Mandarin Orange Chicken Salad
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5
Mandarin Orange Chicken Salad
Description
The salad features a mixture of shredded Napa and red cabbage, creating a crisp base complemented by the sweetness of matchstick-cut carrots, thinly sliced red bell pepper, and sliced green onions. Tender shredded chicken breast adds protein, while fresh mandarin orange segments introduce a juicy burst. The dressing is a blend of freshly squeezed orange juice, honey, rice vinegar, tamari, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil, producing a sweet, tangy, and slightly savory note that coats the ingredients evenly when tossed.
Chopped roasted and salted almonds add a crunchy, nutty texture contrast, and a garnish of sesame seeds can enhance the presentation and subtle nuttiness. The salad can be served immediately for maximum crispness or stored refrigerated for up to four days, making it practical for meal prep or quick lunches.
Ingredients
Salad
- 4 cups Napa cabbage or green cabbage, shredded
- 2 cups red cabbage shredded
- 1 cup carrot matchstick cut
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup green onions or scallions
- 2 cups chicken breast shredded
- 2 mandarin orange or clementines
- ½ cup almond chopped, roasted and salted
- sesame seeds for topping, optional
Orange Ginger Dressing
- ¼ cup orange juice juice from about 1 ½ mandarin oranges, freshly squeezed
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 Tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 Tablespoons tamari
- 2 garlic roughly chopped, cloves
- 2 inch knob ginger roughly chopped, fresh
- ½ cup sesame oil
Instructions
- Add all dressing ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Set aside.
- Toss cabbage, carrots, carrots, bell pepper, green onions and shredded chicken in a large bowl.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.
- Add mandarin orange slices and chopped almonds to salad and gently toss again. Top with sesame seeds, if desired.
- Serve immediately or transfer to a glass container and store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 393 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6 recipe | |
| Calories | 393kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 605mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 514mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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