Simple Everyday Chicken Salad Over Spinach
A classic, gently seasoned chicken salad made with tender chicken breast and a touch of mayonnaise, served over a fresh bed of baby spinach. It is simple, comforting, and incredibly easy to assemble for a busy workday.
Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Krissy + Lila
Krissy created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthComfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Comfort before bed
Finish the evening satisfied, not stuffed
A well-portioned evening meal can help you avoid going to bed hungry. Notice which timing and portion feel most comfortable for you.
Notice: dinner timing + comfort
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Total
10 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
To save time, you can use pre-cooked or leftover skinless chicken breast.
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Instructions
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Next: Plump and prep the chicken breast by…
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Plump and prep the chicken breast by…
Plump and prep the chicken breast by shredding or dicing it into bite-size pieces on a clean cutting board.
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Combine the light mayonnaise
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the light mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir with a spoon until the dressing is smooth.
Look for: the dressing is smooth
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Add the diced chicken breast and finely…
Add the diced chicken breast and finely chopped celery to the bowl. Stir gently until the chicken is evenly coated in the dressing.
Look for: the chicken is evenly coated in the dressing
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Arrange the fresh baby spinach leaves in…
Arrange the fresh baby spinach leaves in a serving bowl to create a bed.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Spoon the dressed chicken salad directly over…
Spoon the dressed chicken salad directly over the spinach leaves.
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Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for…
Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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