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Orchard Salmon Spinach Salad

Orchard Salmon Spinach Salad

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on November 13, 2025

Step aside, side salad—this bed of spinach is the perfect setting for a main dish. Hearty elements like BBQ-spiced chicken, toasted pecans, and tender roasted sweet potato are balanced by a tangy honey Dijon dressing and crisp, sweet bites of fresh apple for a light, yet super-satisfying, bowl. Now, what if we told you that could all be on your table in just 25 minutes? Talk about a dinner dream come true!

Tags:
Carb Conscious
High Protein
Fiber Powered
Easy Prep
Carb Smart
Sodium Smart
Allergens:
Tree Nuts
Eggs
Fish

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total Time25 minutes
Prep Time5 minutes
DifficultyEasy
serving amount

½ ounce

Pecans

(Contains: Tree Nuts)

5 ounce

Spinach

1 unit

Sweet Potato

1.5 ounce

Honey Dijon Dressing

(Contains: Eggs)

1 unit

Apple

1 tablespoon

Sweet and Smoky BBQ Seasoning

10 ounce

Salmon

(Contains: Fish)

Not included in your delivery

2 teaspoon (tsp)

Olive Oil

1 teaspoon (tsp)

Cooking Oil

teaspoon (tsp)

Salt

teaspoon (tsp)

Black Pepper

/ per serving
Calories690 kcal
Fat44 g
Saturated Fat7 g
Carbohydrate39 g
Sugar20 g
Dietary Fiber7 g
Protein33 g
Cholesterol95 mg
Sodium320 mg
Potassium1300 mg
Calcium120 mg
Iron3.2 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Baking Sheet
Medium Pan
Paper Towel
Large Bowl

Cooking Steps

Roast Sweet Potato
1
  • Adjust rack to middle position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce.

  • Dice sweet potato into ½-inch pieces. (TIP: Feel free to peel first if you like.) Toss on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of olive oil, 1 tsp BBQ Seasoning (2 tsp for 4 servings), and a pinch of salt and pepper. (You’ll use the rest of the BBQ Seasoning later.)

  • Roast on middle rack, tossing halfway through, until tender and lightly browned, 20-25 minutes. Let cool at least 5 minutes after removing from oven.

Prep Apple & Toast Pecans
2
  • While sweet potato roasts, halve and core apple; quarter halves lengthwise, then thinly slice crosswise into triangles.

  • Place pecans in a medium, preferably nonstick, pan over medium heat. Toast, shaking pan frequently, until fragrant, 2-3 minutes.

  • Turn off heat; remove pecans from pan.

Cook Chicken
3
  • Pat chicken* dry with paper towels; season all over with remaining BBQ Seasoning, salt, and pepper.

  • Heat a drizzle of oil in pan used for pecans over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, 5-7 minutes per side.

  • Turn off heat; transfer to a cutting board.

Finish & Serve
4
  • In a large bowl, toss spinach, apple, and roasted sweet potato with honey Dijon dressing to taste. Season with salt and pepper.

  • Slice chicken crosswise.

  • Divide salad between bowls and top with sliced chicken. Garnish with toasted pecans and serve.

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