Shelly's Recipe

FRESH SPINACH AND CHICKEN SALAD

Category: Salads - Poultry

1 lb fresh spinach
3 c cooked chicken shredded into long strips
1/2 cup scallions, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cup celery thinly sliced
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 clove garlic minced
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp brown sugar
1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
1/8 tsp nutmeg
2/3 cup sliced toasted almonds

Clean and dry spinach leaves. Discard stems. Tear leaves and toss with chicken, scallions and celery. Cover and chill 1 hour.

Prepare dressing by whisking together remaining ingredients except nuts. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Cover and chill.

To serve, whisk dressing again and pour over spinach and chicken. Toss gently to coat. Add half the almonds. Scatter remaining almonds over top of salad and serve immediately.