Mushroom-Spinach Salad With Chicken 'Croutons'

By á-170456

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons Italian salad dressing divided
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut 1" cubes
• 1 pound fresh white mushrooms sliced
• 1 cup sweet red bell pepper strips
• 1/2 cup coarsely-chopped onion
• 1 bag pre-washed spinach - (10 oz) torn

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons of the dressing. Add chicken and brown, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, about 5 minutes; remove and set aside.

To same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon more of the dressing; add 1/2 of the mushrooms*, bell pepper and onion; cook, stirring frequently, just until mushrooms begin to release their liquid, about 3 minutes.

In a large salad bowl, combine spinach and remaining mushrooms*; add cooked mushroom mixture, reserved chicken and remaining 2 tablespoons dressing; toss well. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Serve as a main dish with shaved Parmesan Cheese and thinly sliced tomatoes, if desired.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

* All of the mushrooms can be cooked or left raw.