4.6 from 126 votes
Mandarin Orange Chicken Salad
Bring something special to the table with this well-loved recipe.
Prep Time
25 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Asian , American
Ingredients
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger (see note)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1-2 teaspoons chile-garlic sauce (see note)
- 1 clove garlic finely minced or pressed through a garlic press
- 1 tablespoon honey
- salt and pepper to taste
Salad:
- 3-4 cups shredded cabbage can use coleslaw mix
- 3-4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 cans cans (11-ounces each) mandarin oranges drained
- 3 cups cooked chopped chicken
- 3 green onions chopped
- 1-2 cups chow mein noodles or toasted chopped almonds (or both)
Instructions
- For the dressing, whisk together all the ingredients and season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside or refrigerate until ready to use (it can be made several days in advance and refrigerated).
- In a large bowl, toss together all the salad ingredients except for the chow mein noodles.
- When ready to serve, pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine (add the dressing gradually if you like less dressing - you may not need to add it all). Sprinkle the chow mein noodles or almonds on top and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Chicken: rotisserie chicken works great or this simple stovetop method.
- Ginger: I freeze 1-inch segments of fresh ginger (unpeeled) and pull them out to grate on my microplane or the small holes of a box grater for recipes like this. Works like a charm.
- Chile-Garlic Sauce: also, the chile-garlic sauce adds great flavor to the dressing - add more if you want a touch of heat and just a tad if you want to enhance flavor without a lot of spice.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 Serving
Calories
273kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
60mg
(20%)
Sodium
345mg
(14%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 273kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 345mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.