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5.0 from 9 votes

Sweet Citrus Chicken Salad

Traditional chicken salad gets a mayo-free twist with a bright and fresh orange dressing.

Calories: 184 kcal
Course: Main Course , Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound about 4 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great!)
  • 3/4 cup diced celery
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onion
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup sliced toasted almonds tip: buy bagged ones in the produce section by the salad toppers
  • 1/2 cup thawed frozen orange juice concentrate not diluted
  • 1/2 cup light olive oil*

Instructions

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  1. Combine chicken, celery, green onion, and cranberries in a bowl.  Set aside.
  2. Whisk together orange juice concentrate and olive oil until smooth.  Start pouring over chicken mixture to combine.  *You may not use all of the dressing.* Use as much as you need to coat to your liking and toss together. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.  Chill for 2 hours or more, then gently mix in almonds before serving.

Notes

  • *Look for olive oil labeled "Light".  This doesn't not mean light in calories- it refers to the flavor. Light olive oil has a very mild flavor- if you use regular extra virgin olive oil, it will impart a stronger olive flavor to your salad.  We suggest the light!

Nutrition Information

Calories 184kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 0.3g (1%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 13g Sodium 12mg (1%) Potassium 59mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 140IU (3%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 184

% Daily Value*

Calories 184kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 0.3g 1%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 13g 65%
Sodium 12mg 1%
Potassium 59mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 140IU 3%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.