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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
Pineapple and Grilled Chicken Spinach Salad
  1. 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. 2

    Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

  3. 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. 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. 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.

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?
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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.

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