Asian Citrus Chicken Salad Recipe
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Asian Citrus Chicken Salad Recipe
Description
This salad consists of a fresh mix of greens paired with protein-rich grilled chicken pieces and edamame. Red pepper and baby cucumbers bring crisp, fresh vegetable notes, while mandarin orange segments add a juicy, sweet-tart contrast. The addition of wonton strips provides a contrasting crunch.
The dressing combines citrus juices with savory soy sauce and a touch of sweetness from agave nectar, balanced by the gentle heat from chili paste and aromatic garlic and ginger. Sesame and grapeseed oils enrich the dressing’s texture with subtle nutty undertones, all blended smoothly before being tossed over the salad.
Serving this salad offers a refreshing and light option that balances savory, sweet, and acidic flavors with a variety of textures. It suits a lunch or light dinner where bright, crisp ingredients and a tangy dressing are preferred.
Ingredients
Salad
- 3-4 cups mixed greens
- 2 chicken breast grilled and cut
- 3/4 cup edamame cooked and shelled
- 1/2 red pepper
- 1 cup cucumber baby
- 1 cup mandarin orange
- wonton strips
Asian Citrus Vinaigrette Dressing
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp agave nectar or honey
- 1/4 tsp chili paste or sriracha (add more or less depending on how spicy you like it)
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- 1 tbsp ginger fresh and grated or ground
- 1/4 cup sesame oil or canola oil, mixed
- 1/4 cup grapeseed oil or canola oil, mixed
Instructions
- Add all salad ingredients to a large bowl.
- In a blender or small food processor, puree all ingredients for the dressing (except oils) until combined. Slowly add oils with blender running until all of the oil has been added.
- Pour dressing over salad right before serving. ENJOY!
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 187 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 187kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 323mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 402mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 615IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 25.7mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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