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Mandarin Orange Chicken Salad

Mandarin Orange Chicken Salad

Delight in this refreshing Mandarin Orange Chicken Salad, a perfect blend of flavors and textures for any meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 393
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 4 cups napa cabbage shredded
  • 2 cups red cabbage shredded
  • 1 cup matchstick carrots
  • 1 each red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • ⅓ cup green onions or scallions
  • 2 cups shredded chicken breast
  • 2 each mandarin oranges or clementines
  • ½ cup roasted and salted almonds chopped
  • sesame seeds for topping, optional
Dressing Ingredients
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 3 Tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 3 Tablespoons tamari
  • 2 cloves garlic roughly chopped
  • 2 inches fresh ginger roughly chopped
  • ½ cup sesame oil

Equipment

  • blender
  • large bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Add all dressing ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Toss cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, green onions, and shredded chicken in a large bowl.
  3. Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.
  4. Add mandarin orange slices and chopped almonds to salad and gently toss again.
  5. Top with sesame seeds, if desired.
  6. Serve immediately or transfer to a glass container and store in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 393kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 13gFat: 25gSodium: 605mgFiber: 4gSugar: 18g

Notes

This salad is vibrant and can be customized with different nuts or greens, depending on your preference. It's perfect for meal prep or gatherings.

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