Mandarin Chicken Salad with Orange Juice Dressing
Brighten up your mealtime with this refreshing Mandarin Chicken Salad with Orange Juice Dressing, a vibrant dish bursting with flavor and wholesome ingredients. Tender shredded chicken, crisp mixed greens, juicy mandarin orange segments, and crunchy toasted almonds come together to create a perfect harmony of textures. The real star of this recipe is the zesty orange juice dressing, made with freshly squeezed orange juice, honey, and a hint of soy sauce for a sweet-and-savory finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this nutrient-packed salad is ideal for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or an impressive side dish for entertaining. Healthy, easy to make, and irresistibly delicious, this salad is sure to brighten your table and your taste buds!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 4 cups Mixed greens or romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Mandarin oranges, drained (if canned) or fresh segments
- 0.5 cup Sliced almonds, toasted
- 0.5 cup Shredded carrots
- 2 stalks Green onions, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Orange juice, freshly squeezed
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Soy sauce
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed greens, shredded chicken, mandarin orange segments, shredded carrots, green onions, and toasted sliced almonds. Toss gently to combine.
Step 2
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the freshly squeezed orange juice, olive oil, honey, rice vinegar, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well-emulsified.
Step 3
Pour the orange juice dressing over the salad and toss everything gently to coat the ingredients evenly.
Step 4
Transfer the salad to serving plates or a large platter.
Step 5
Serve immediately as a refreshing main dish or side. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1109.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1784.0 |
| Total Fat 90.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 13.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g | |
| Cholesterol 405.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1238.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 79.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 53.2g | |
| Protein 163.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 434.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2706.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories