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Easy Mandarin Chicken Salad

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A light and refreshing salad combining tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and sweet mandarin oranges, perfect for busy weeknights.

  • Total Time: 25
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Breast (Shredded or diced)
  • 1 can Mandarin Oranges (Drained)
  • 4 cups Mixed Salad Greens (Includes spinach, arugula, or romaine)
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper (Diced)
  • 1 medium Cucumber (Sliced)
  • 2 Green Onions (Thinly sliced)
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds (For garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon Honey (For dressing)
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce (Low-sodium preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (For dressing)
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar (For dressing)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken by seasoning it with salt and pepper. Grill or sauté until fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes per side. Cool and shred or dice.
  2. Rinse the mixed salad greens under cold water and dry them before placing them in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Dice the red bell pepper and slice the cucumber. Add these vegetables to the bowl with the salad greens.
  4. Add the drained mandarin oranges to the mixing bowl, folding them in gently.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, olive oil, rice vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  6. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
  7. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top for added texture and flavor.
  8. Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to an hour, keeping the dressing separate until serving.
  9. Plate the salad and garnish with additional sesame seeds or green onion slices.

Notes

Marinate the chicken for a couple of hours for even more flavor. This salad is great for meal prep, just keep the dressing separate until ready to serve.

  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 10
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg