A Taste of Spring

Monday night we celebrated the end of February and the coming of Spring (hey, it's only 3 weeks away!) with a yummy salad from this month's Everyday Food. It was a winner-- light yet filling, easy, and encompassing a variety of flavors (salty, sweet, and spicy). We will definitely be making this one again soon.

Chicken Salad with Pineapple-Lime Dressing
Adapted slightly from Everyday Food

Ingredients: 
1 teaspoon lime zest
2 TBL lime juice (from 1 lime)
1 1/2 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons minced shallot
1/2 jalapeno, minced
6 TBL olive oil
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped pineapple
3 cups baby spinach
1/3 cup toasted cashews (I used a lightly salted variety)
3/4- 1 cup cubed or shredded chicken (I bought a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store which made it nice and easy)

1. In a small bowl whisk together lime zest, lime juice, honey, shallot and jalapeno. Add oil and whisk until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in pineapple.
2. In a large bowl, add spinach, cashews, and chicken. Pour dressing over top and gently toss. Serve with your favorite bread.