Chicken Salad with Cranberries Almonds and Orange Vinaigrette
Brighten your lunchtime routine with this vibrant Chicken Salad with Cranberries, Almonds, and Orange Vinaigrette—a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors with just the right touch of zesty freshness. Tender cooked chicken breast is paired with crisp mixed greens, tart dried cranberries, and crunchy sliced almonds, creating a medley of textures in every bite. A drizzle of homemade orange vinaigrette, made with freshly squeezed orange juice, honey, and Dijon mustard, ties it all together with its citrusy tang. Add a sprinkle of creamy feta cheese for an optional indulgence. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with wholesome ingredients, this easy salad is ideal for quick lunches, elegant brunches, or light dinners. Nutritious, flavorful, and endlessly satisfying, it’s a go-to recipe for healthy eating without compromise!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (shredded or diced) Cooked chicken breast
- 4 cups Mixed greens
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup Sliced almonds
- 0.25 cup (crumbled) Feta cheese (optional)
- 0.25 cup Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken breast, mixed greens, dried cranberries, and sliced almonds. If using, add crumbled feta cheese.
In a small bowl or a jar with a lid, whisk together the orange juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well combined and emulsified.
Drizzle the orange vinaigrette over the salad ingredients in the mixing bowl.
Toss the salad gently to ensure that all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Divide the salad into four servings and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1997 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 116.9 g | 150% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.6 g | 118% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 340 mg | 113% | |
| Sodium | 2325 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 97.3 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.9 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 73.9 g | ||
| Protein | 135.9 g | 272% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 607 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1121 mg | 24% | |
*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.
