Spinach Salad with Pistachio Chicken

Description

This is a tasty dinner salad, topped with tender slices of pistachio encrusted chicken. To save time, buy pistachios with the shells already removed. If you don’t care for spinach, you can substitute field greens. Serve with crusty French bread.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shelled pistachio nuts
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • garlic powder to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 (10 ounce) package baby spinach leaves, rinsed and drained
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 1 avocado – peeled, pitted and sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, julienned
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • grated Parmesan cheese for topping
  • bottled balsamic salad dressing, to taste

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 20 mins

Servings: 4

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