Best Chicken Avocado And Mandarin Orange Salad Recipes

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AVOCADO MANDARIN TOSSED SALAD



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Crunchy toasted pecans and slices of creamy avocado add to the variety of textures and tastes in this interesting mixture. The salad is a lovely complement to my pork roast but is also delicious with many other meals. -Pat Stevens, Granbury, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/3 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 cups torn salad greens
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup prepared Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the oranges, onions, pecans and pepper; cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Just before serving, place the greens in a large salad bowl; top with orange mixture and avocado slices. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 139mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ORANGE-AVOCADO CHICKEN SALAD



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Orange sections and avocado slices surround this hearty salad, making for a pretty presentation. It's a refreshing summer main dish for both lunch and dinner. -Shelia Garcia, Mantachie, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup lime juice
2 teaspoons salt, divided
4 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 cup coarsely chopped carrots
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons orange juice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Torn salad greens
6 medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
4 medium ripe avocados, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine lime juice and 3/4 teaspoon salt; cover and refrigerate. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, peas, carrots, celery and parsley. Combine the mayonnaise, orange juice, pepper and remaining salt; pour over chicken mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Place greens on a serving platter or individual plates. Top with chicken salad; arrange orange sections and avocado slices around salad. Sprinkle with green onions. Drizzle with lime juice mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 calories, Fat 28g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 577mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

CHICKEN, AVOCADO AND MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD



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Make and share this Chicken, Avocado and Mandarin Orange Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TasteTester

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 ounces mixed salad greens (I like the butter lettuce mix or the romaine mix)
15 ounces mandarin oranges, well-drained
6 ounces of cooked and sliced chicken breasts
2 very thin slices red onions, cut in half and sliced into crescents
1/4 cup pecans, toasted
1/2 cup of bottled light Italian dressing or 1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing
2 ripe avocados, pitted, peeled and cut into chunks (I use Haas avocados, the dark-skinned avocados, but California avocados could also be used)

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine salad greens, mandarin oranges, chicken, onion and pecans.
  • In a small bowl, combine dressing and 1/2 cup avocado cubes. Mash and blend into dressing. Add remaining avocado cubes and dressing to salad. Toss and serve.

ORANGE CHICKEN SPINACH SALAD



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For a salad with refreshing color and crunch, we toss chicken and spinach with mandarin oranges and red onion, then splash everything with a tangy vinaigrette. -Jean Murawski, Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 8 cups)
3 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk orange juice, vinegar, oil, Italian seasoning, garlic and salt until blended. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 199mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

AVOCADO AND MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD



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Given to me by a society matron who used this as her "presentation salad" at luncheons. I recommend cutting back on the oil a bit.

Provided by KLHquilts

Categories     Oranges

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup wine vinegar
3/4 cup salad oil
1/2 cup orange juice (fresh is best)
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1 lemon, juice of
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups mandarin oranges
2 small purple onions
2 avocados
2 heads romaine lettuce
1 head lettuce (any leaf-type lettuce)

Steps:

  • Make dressing: Combine vinegar, oil, orange juice, mustard, orange peel, lemon juice, sugar, and salt.
  • Drain mandarin oranges.
  • Slice onions into very thin slices.
  • Combine mandarin oranges, sliced avocados and onion rings.
  • Cover orange/avocado/onion mixture with dressing and refrigerate.
  • Immediately before serving, break up lettuce and spoon orange/avocado mixture over lettuce.

AVOCADO MANDARIN SALAD



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Make and share this Avocado Mandarin Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Fruit

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 cup sliced green onion
1/2 cup coarsely chopped toasted pecans
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 cups salad greens
1 ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
1/4-1/2 cup Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine oranges, onions, pecans, and pepper; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • When ready to serve, place the greens in a salad bowl; top with orange mixture and avocado slices.
  • Drizzle with dressing; toss and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.8, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 88.4, Carbohydrate 10.6, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 5.6, Protein 2.1

ORANGE AVOCADO SALAD



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For a beautiful salad with an unbeatable combination of flavors, you can't miss with this recipe. We love the mellow avocado together with sweet mandarin oranges and crisp cucumber. The tangy dressing makes this dish special. It's a great summertime salad to serve with grilled meat. -Latressa Allen, Fort Worth, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

DRESSING:
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
SALAD:
1 medium head iceberg lettuce, torn
2 cups torn red leaf lettuce
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup orange juice
1 medium cucumber, sliced
1/2 medium red onion, sliced
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine dressing ingredients; shake well. Chill. , Just before serving, toss the greens in a large salad bowl. Dip the avocado slices into orange juice. Arrange the cucumber, red onion and oranges over greens. Add the avocado (discard remaining juice). Serve with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 84mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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