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Chicken Spinach Salad with warm Bacon-Artichoke Dressing

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I have always loved the spinach salads served in restaurants with a warm bacon dressing. This is my version of what I’d order if I could have it made my way.

Ingredients

  • FOR THE DRESSING:
  • 4 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • ¼ cups Onion, Minced
  • 2 whole Large Garlic Cloves, Minced
  • 4 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons Real Bacon Bits
  • The Reserved Liquid From The Artichokes
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  • FOR THE SALAD:
  • 1 bag (12 Oz. Size) Baby Spinach Leaves
  • 4 whole Cooked Chicken Breasts, Cubed
  • 1 cup Whole Pitted Black Olives
  • 4 ounces, fluid Feta Cheese, Crumbled
  • 1 jar (14 Oz. Size) Artichokes, Drained, Reserve Liquid For Dressing

Preparation

1. For the dressing, gently heat the oil and add the onion and garlic. Cook 5–6 minutes.

2. Add the remaining dressing ingredients and cook gently for 15 minutes.

3. Divide spinach between 4 plates and top with equal portions of all toppings (cut artichokes into topping size if neccessary).

4. Spoon warm dressing over salads.

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on 9.13.2011

This looks SOOO good!!! Can’t wait to try it out!!

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outtathere on 7.15.2011

I’m wondering the same thing – I want to make this tonight but don’t want to use the wrong kind. This looks delish!

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billiev on 7.13.2011

Are the artichokes the marinated kind, or just plain?

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roz451 on 11.13.2012

My picky eater husband cleared his plate! I did substitute mozzarella for the feta. Quite tasty!

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jannie5277 on 7.29.2011

The mix of flavors in this salad were amazing. I put Greek seasoning on the chicken before cooking and thought that it worked well with the other ingredients.

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