Fruity, nutty, protein-rich with just enough carbs in the form of croutons, this filling salad is a one bowl meal.
Cook’s notes
The chicken can be boiled, grilled, roasted or poached. How it was seasoned and cooked before the meat is cut into cubes will affect both the texture and taste of the salad. The best option is fire-grilled chicken which will give the salad a smoky aroma and flavor. The second best option is rotisserie chicken.
Mandarin chicken salad
Ingredients
- 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
- roasted sesame salad dressing (available in Asian groceries)
- 4 cups torn lettuce
- 2 to 4 tomatoes cubed
- 1 onion peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 cups croutons
- 1 ½ cups mandarin orange segments well drained if using canned
- ½ cup roasted cashew nuts
Instructions
- Place the cubed chicken in a mixing bowl.
- Drizzle in two tablespoons of salad dressing and toss well (this will flavor the chicken better especially if underseasoned).
- Add the rest of the ingredients, add two tablespoons of salad dressing and toss.
- Divide the mandarin chicken salad among four bowls.
- Drizzle more dressing over the salad in the bowls before serving.
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