Chicken Avocado and Mandarin Orange Salad
Brighten your day with this vibrant Chicken Avocado and Mandarin Orange Salad, a delightful medley of flavors and textures perfect for a light yet satisfying meal. Juicy, perfectly seasoned chicken breast is paired with creamy avocado, sweet mandarin oranges, crisp cucumber, and zesty red onion, all nestled atop a fresh bed of mixed greens. The salad is brought to life with a homemade citrus vinaigrette, a tangy-sweet blend of fresh orange juice, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard that ties everything together beautifully. Quick to prepare in just 35 minutes and loaded with wholesome ingredients, this salad is a go-to option for a refreshing lunch or dinner. Packed with protein, healthy fats, and a burst of citrusy brightness, it’s a feast for both the palate and the eyes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Chicken breast
- 1 large Avocado
- 1 cup Mandarin oranges (canned or fresh)
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 small Red onion
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with a pinch of salt and pepper on both sides.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove the chicken from the skillet and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
While the chicken cooks, wash and dry the salad greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh using a spoon. Cut the avocado into thin slices.
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds and the red onion into very thin slices. Add both to the bowl with the salad greens.
Drain the mandarin oranges if using canned, or peel and segment them if using fresh. Add them to the salad bowl.
Prepare the citrus vinaigrette by whisking together the remaining olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
Add the sliced chicken and avocado to the salad bowl. Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Divide the salad into four servings and serve immediately. Enjoy your Chicken Avocado and Mandarin Orange Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1277 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.9 g | 105% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.0 g | 65% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 206 mg | 69% | |
| Sodium | 2181 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.2 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.4 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.3 g | ||
| Protein | 76.5 g | 153% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 189 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 2674 mg | 57% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
