What is the sound of summer? Is it the trill of birdsong, the buzz of bees, the happy cries of children playing in backyards? It might also be the crunch that comes from every bite of Summer Crunch Salad. This simple yet flavorful and colorful salad brings the summer through juicy, floral nectarines and creamy avocado and the crunch from a granola topping. Feta cheese brings the tang and chicken brings the savory to this cornucopia of summer sensations. This is a salad perfect for making on the fly, on the way to the beach, or to a picnic, and is as easy as the season. Summer Crunch Salad is the kickback-and-relax salad, even as your tastebuds are on a rollercoaster of an experience!
Ingredients
- 6 ounces fresh baby spinach
- 2 medium nectarines, thinly sliced
- 2 cups chicken, cubed and cooked
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup poppy seed salad dressing
- 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup granola, with fruit and nuts
Directions
Step 1 –In a large bowl, combine the spinach, nectarines, chicken, and feta.
Step 2 –Drizzle the salad with the dressing, tossing to coat.
Step 3 –Top with the avocado and granola.
Step 4 –Serve immediately.