Best Elegant Chicken And Mandarin Orange Salad Recipes

MANDARIN ORANGE CHICKEN SALAD

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My sister-in-law introduced me to this colorful mandarin chicken salad with a delicious homemade dressing. I reduced the oil and salt and switched to light soy sauce. Sometimes I substitute toasted sesame seeds for the nuts. -Renee Heimerl, Oakfield, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
1/4 cup reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce
2 teaspoons canola oil
8 cups torn mixed salad greens
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 medium carrot, shredded
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
DRESSING:
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a shallow dish, combine chicken and teriyaki sauce. Cover and refrigerate 1-2 hours. , Drain and discard marinade. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Refrigerate until chilled., In a large bowl, combine salad greens, chicken, oranges, carrot, almonds and onions. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine dressing ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 738mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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

Ingredients

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

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