Pineapple Chicken Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

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Ingredients (Serves 8)

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, each about 5 ounces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained 
   except for 2 tablespoons juice
2 cups broccoli florets
4 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onions


For the vinaigrette
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

Cut each chicken breast into cubes. In a large, nonstick frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown, about 10 minutes.

In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked chicken, pineapple chunks, broccoli, spinach and onions.

To make the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, reserved pineapple juice, sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Pour over the salad. Toss gently to coat evenly. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Analysis (Per Serving)

Calories                   187         Cholesterol             41 mg
Protein                      17 g      Sodium                    75 mg
Carbohydrate             8 g      Fiber                          2 g
Total fat                      9 g      Potassium             328 mg
Saturated fat              1 g      Calcium                   33 mg
Monounsaturated fat  6 g