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!
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!
Calories |
442 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 22.3 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.4 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 101 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 283 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.1 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.7 g | ||
| Protein | 40.8 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 100 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 707 mg | 15% | |
*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.