Mandarin Orange Chicken Salad
Mandarin Orange Chicken Salad with Sesame Dressing is a quick and easy lunch or light dinner to make when are short on time and ideas.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 481kcal
Ingredients
For the Sesame Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons lite soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
For the Salad:
- 8 cups lettuce spinach or spring mix torn into bite size pieces
- 1 pound smoked or cooked chicken cut into bite size pieces
- 1 can 15 ounces mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 carrot peeled and julienned
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup chow mein noodles
- 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
Instructions
- Mix the dressing ingredients together in a bowl with a whisk. Set aside.
- Layer lettuce, oranges, chicken, carrots, onions and almonds in a serving bowl on on a platter.
- Serve with dressing and garnish with chow mein noodles.
Notes
Store undressed salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator 1-2 days. Store dressing in another airtight container and refrigerate, stir before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 481kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 660mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 14g