Citrusfruity Chicken Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant Citrusfruity Chicken Salad, a refreshing blend of juicy chicken, zesty citrus, and colorful fruits, perfect for a light yet satisfying meal. Tender, pan-seared chicken breasts are paired with crisp mixed greens, sweet seedless grapes, chewy dried cranberries, and nutty toasted almond slivers for a medley of textures and flavors. A tangy orange-lemon dressing, made with fresh citrus juice, honey, and Dijon mustard, ties everything together with a burst of sunshine in every bite. Garnished with zesty curls of orange and lemon peel, this wholesome salad is not only visually stunning but also loaded with nutritious ingredients. Whether served as a quick weeknight dinner or a show-stopping lunch, this dish is the ultimate celebration of sweet, tangy, and savory. Perfect for anyone looking for a healthy and flavorful salad!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 whole orange
- 1 whole lemon
- 1 cup grapes (seedless, halved)
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 4 cups mixed greens or spinach
- 0.25 cup almond slivers (toasted)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat a pan or grill to medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with a pinch of salt and pepper on both sides.
Cook the chicken breasts for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let the chicken cool, then slice it into thin strips.
Zest half of the orange and the lemon. Reserve the zest, then juice both the orange and lemon into a small bowl.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of the orange-lemon juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, grapes, dried cranberries, and toasted almond slivers.
Drizzle half of the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Top the salad with the sliced chicken and sprinkle the reserved orange and lemon zest over the top.
Serve the salad with the remaining dressing on the side for those who want an extra drizzle.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1629 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.5 g | 90% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.2 g | 56% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 296 mg | 99% | |
| Sodium | 1629 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 130.0 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.5 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 102.2 g | ||
| Protein | 119.4 g | 239% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 302 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 2058 mg | 44% | |
*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.
