Description
A refreshing and vibrant Mandarin Chicken Salad combining tender chicken, juicy mandarin oranges, crisp vegetables, and a tangy sesame dressing.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 cup mandarin orange segments (canned or fresh)
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 1/4 cup crispy wonton strips
- 1/4 cup sesame dressing
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine the salad greens, shredded chicken, mandarin oranges, carrots, red cabbage, and green onions.
- Drizzle the sesame dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
- Top with toasted sliced almonds and crispy wonton strips.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra mandarin slices if desired.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick preparation.
- Chill the salad ingredients before assembling for extra crispness.
- Sesame dressing can be homemade or store-bought.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 55mg