Low Fat Mandarin Chicken Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this refreshing Low Fat Mandarin Chicken Salad, a perfect blend of vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients. This easy-to-make salad features tender, pan-seared chicken breast, juicy mandarin oranges, and crisp mixed greens, all topped with toasted almonds and a zesty low-fat sesame ginger dressing. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this dish is an ideal option for a quick yet satisfying lunch or light dinner. The combination of tangy citrus, nutty crunch, and savory chicken creates a harmony of textures and tastes that's as nutritious as it is delicious. Perfect for anyone seeking a healthy, low-fat meal that doesn’t skimp on flavor, this salad will leave you feeling full and refreshed!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless skinless chicken breast
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup mandarin oranges (canned in juice, drained)
- 1 quarter cup sliced almonds (lightly toasted)
- 2 stalks green onions (thinly sliced)
- 0.5 cup low-fat sesame ginger dressing
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Cook the chicken in the skillet for 4-5 minutes per side or until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes. Then slice it thinly.
In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, mandarin oranges, toasted almonds, and green onions.
Top the salad with the sliced chicken breasts.
Drizzle the low-fat sesame ginger dressing evenly over the salad.
Toss gently to combine and ensure the dressing is evenly distributed.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
289 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.1 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.8 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 74 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 507 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.5 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.2 g | ||
| Protein | 30.2 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 72 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 506 mg | 11% | |
*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.
