Meal Prep Chicken Spinach Cauliflower Salad

This chicken spinach cauliflower salad is an easy meal prep you can put together in just 10 minutes. Toss rotisserie or leftover chicken with fresh spinach, raw cauliflower rice, red onion, almonds, parmesan, and a creamy chipotle dressing for four make-ahead lunches with no cooking required.
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by Christina Cherrier

Christina Cherrier

Christina Cherrier is a recipe developer and editor for Eatwell101 since 2011. She specializes in savory recipes, quick dinner options, and holiday menus. She is a professionally trained cook and worked as a consultant in the hospitality industry.

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Updated Sep 30, 2026

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Ingredients list for the Chicken Spinach Cauliflower Salad Meal Prep

• 2 cups diced cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken
• 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• 1 cup raw cauliflower rice
• 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped almonds
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries, optional
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the chipotle dressing

• 1/2 cup chipotle mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger

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Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, spinach, raw cauliflower rice, red onion, almonds, parmesan, and dried cranberries, if using.

2. In a small bowl or jar, combine the chipotle mayonnaise, olive oil, heavy cream, and grated ginger until smooth. Divide the dressing among small sauce containers.

3. Season the chicken cauliflower salad with salt and pepper, then divide among four meal-prep containers. Pack the dressing separately and refrigerate until ready to eat – Enjoy!

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Tips for the chicken spinach cauliflower salad recipe

This chicken spinach and cauliflower salad is so light, packed with flavor, and easy to make! It is the perfect solution for an easy dinner, and it also works wonders for picnics or potlucks. Here are a few tips for making the most of the chicken spinach cauliflower salad

• Rotisserie or leftover chicken makes this meal prep especially quick — no cooking is required.
• Keep the chipotle dressing in a separate container until you’re ready to eat so the spinach stays fresh.
• Use raw cauliflower rice for a fresh, slightly crunchy texture. Store-bought riced cauliflower works well when you’re short on time.
• If using freshly washed spinach, dry it thoroughly before assembling the salad to prevent excess moisture in the containers.
• For the lowest-carb version, omit the dried cranberries.

How to make cauliflower rice?

You can buy riced cauliflower in bags at the grocery store, or simply make your own cauliflower rice by using a box grater and grate quartered cauliflower chunks. It’s quick and super easy!

Do you need to cook the cauliflower rice?

No. The cauliflower rice stays raw in this salad, which gives the meal prep a fresh, slightly crunchy texture. The dressing softens it slightly as the salad sits in the refrigerator.

More chicken salad recipes

• Healthy Avocado Chicken Salad
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• Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad with Pesto, Avocado, and Tomato
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