Mandarin Chicken Salad
Mandarin Chicken Salad is a refreshing and vibrant meal that mixes tender chicken, with crunchy veggies, mandarin oranges and a nuts for a crunchy flavour.
Ingredients
- For the Salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded or diced (grilled or rotisserie chicken works well)
- 1 cup mandarin oranges drained (canned or fresh)
- 4 cups mixed salad greens such as romaine, spinach, or spring mix
- 1 cup sliced cucumbers
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds or walnuts optional
- 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced (optional)
- 1/2 cup bell peppers sliced (optional)
- For the Dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- First of all, cook the chicken breast by baking, grilling or poaching. Let it cool and dice or shred it.
- In a little bowl, mix the rice vinegar, olive oil, honey, soy sauce, semsame oil, salt and pepper. Mix everything until well combined.
- In a bog bowl, combine the shredded chicken, mixed greens, carrots, cucumbers, mandarin oranges, red onion, almonds, and bell peppers.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss it to combine by making sure everything is well coated.
- You can portion the salad into plates or bowls before serving. You can also put it in the refrigerator for a colder version of salad.