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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
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.
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.
Pour the orange juice dressing over the salad and toss everything gently to coat the ingredients evenly.
Transfer the salad to serving plates or a large platter.
Serve immediately as a refreshing main dish or side. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1784 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.4 g | 116% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.6 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 406 mg | 135% | |
| Sodium | 1239 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.6 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.7 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.2 g | ||
| Protein | 163.3 g | 327% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 434 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 10.6 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 2706 mg | 58% | |
*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.
