Pineapple and Grilled Chicken Spinach Salad
Pineapple and Grilled Chicken Spinach Salad pairs smoky, caramelized fruit with tender beer–honey–Dijon marinated chicken for a bright, balanced bite. Juicy mandarin oranges and a poppy seed drizzle add sweetness and tang, while pine nuts lend gentle crunch—perfect for a warm-weather lunch or a light dinner that feels fresh and satisfying.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pineapple and Grilled Chicken Spinach Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 29 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 51
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large resealable plastic bag, mix the beer, honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, rosemary, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Add the chicken to the marinade, coat it evenly, and press out the air from the bag. Seal and refrigerate for several hours to overnight, turning the bag occasionally.
- 2
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 3
Twist off the top of the pineapple and remove the peel in long vertical strips. Cut the pineapple into vertical wedges and remove the tough core from each wedge.
- 4
Thread the marinated chicken tenders onto skewers. Grill the chicken and pineapple wedges on the preheated grill until the chicken is no longer pink inside, the juices run clear, and the pineapple is tender with light brown grill marks, 10 to 12 minutes. Cut the chicken and pineapple into bite-sized pieces.
- 5
Toss the spinach with the pine nuts and mandarin orange segments in a large bowl. Top the salad with the chicken and pineapple pieces. Serve on salad plates and drizzle each serving with 2 teaspoons of poppy seed dressing.
- Calories 365.7 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 25.84 g Good Source 52%
- Carbohydrate 43.29 g 16%
- Total Fat 8.99 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 1.05 g Moderate 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 45.35 mg Moderate 15%
- Sodium 370.28 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 3.64 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 33.08 g --
- Added Sugars 0.85 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 64.87 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 2.39 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 298.6 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 38.71 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 40.86 mg Good Source 45%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Pineapple and Grilled Chicken Spinach Salad is an American dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Baby Spinach, Beer, Black Pepper, and Chicken Tenderloin. Each serving provides about 365.7 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pineapple and Grilled Chicken Spinach Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Pineapple and Grilled Chicken Spinach Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Spinach, Beer, Black Pepper, Chicken Tenderloin, Dijon Mustard. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with Pineapple and Grilled Chicken Spinach Salad?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Pineapple and Grilled Chicken Spinach Salad?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 365.7 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pineapple and Grilled Chicken Spinach Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Pineapple and Grilled Chicken Spinach Salad healthy?
- Pineapple and Grilled Chicken Spinach Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 365.7 calories and 25.84 g of protein, or 52% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 370.28 mg (16% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.05 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Tree Nuts, Gluten, Mustard, Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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