Healthy Recipes Ingredient Grain Quinoa Spinach Salad with Quinoa, Chicken & Fresh Berries 4.9 (7) 7 Reviews If you're packing this grain bowl for work, combine the dressing ingredients in a small container. When you're ready to eat, shake the dressing well, add it to the salad and toss. If you don't have time to make a homemade dressing, use 3 tablespoons of store-bought olive oil vinaigrette. Keep prep time short by using rotisserie chicken (or leftover chicken) and a pouch of microwavable quinoa. By Carolyn Williams, Ph.D., RD Carolyn Williams, Ph.D., RD Carolyn Williams, Ph.D., RD, is a 2017 James Beard Journalism Award winner and a leading culinary nutrition expert who has developed a knack for breaking down complex science into simple, concise bits of information and tips. She writes for a variety of online and print publications on health topics ranging from sleep to fasting to mental health. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 30, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD See More Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickeyt, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless Active Time: 10 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings: 2 Nutrition Profile: Gut Healthy Anti-Inflammatory Mediterranean Diet Sesame-Free Soy-Free High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts This salad is great for make-ahead lunches—just store the dressing separately until you're ready to eat.Protein-rich rotisserie or leftover chicken keeps preparation simple and convenient.Roasted almonds and crumbled feta cheese provide a delightful mix of textures. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings 3 cups fresh baby spinach or mixed greens 1 cup cooked quinoa ⅔ cup chopped cooked chicken breast ½ cup fresh blueberries or sliced fresh strawberries ½ ounce crumbled feta cheese (2 Tbsp.) 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard ½ teaspoon honey ½ teaspoon kosher salt Directions Place spinach, quinoa, and chicken in 2 (1-quart) airtight containers. Top each salad with berries, cheese and almonds. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Just before serving, whisk together oil, vinegar, mustard, honey and salt in a small bowl. Divide dressing evenly between the salads and toss to coat; serve immediately. Originally appeared: Cooking Light Power Bowls Issue Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 410 Calories 22g Fat 31g Carbs 23g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 2 Serving Size 1 1/2 cups spinach, 1/2 cup quinoa, 1/3 cup chicken, 1/4 cup berries, 1 Tbsp. cheese, and 1 Tbsp. almonds Calories 410 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 31g 11% Dietary Fiber 6g 21% Total Sugars 6g Added Sugars 1g 2% Protein 23g 46% Total Fat 22g 28% Saturated Fat 4g 20% Sodium 860mg 37% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.