Mandarin Orange Chicken Salad Delights with Sweet Crunch!
A delightful salad featuring tender chicken, sweet mandarin oranges, and a crunchy mix of vegetables, perfect for a refreshing meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup mandarin oranges, drained
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup sesame dressing
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, mandarin oranges, salad greens, sliced almonds, red bell pepper, and green onions.
- Drizzle the sesame dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately for the best crunch.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in a soy sauce mixture before cooking.
- Feel free to substitute the chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
- This salad can be made ahead of time; just keep the dressing separate until serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg