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Mandarin Orange Chicken Salad

Name: Mandarin Orange Chicken Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed; 1/4 cup reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce; 2 teaspoons canola oil; 8 cups torn mixed salad greens; 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained; 1 medium carrot, shredded; 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted; 3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions; DRESSING:; 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

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Total Time

Prep: 25 min. + chilling

Makes

4 servings

My sister-in-law introduced me to this colorful mandarin chicken salad with a delicious homemade dressing. I reduced the oil and salt and switched to light soy sauce. Sometimes I substitute toasted sesame seeds for the nuts. —Renee Heimerl, Oakfield, Wisconsin

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Ingredients

3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
1/4 cup reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce
2 teaspoons canola oil
8 cups torn mixed salad greens
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 medium carrot, shredded
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
DRESSING:
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a shallow dish, combine chicken and teriyaki sauce. Cover and refrigerate 1-2 hours.
Drain and discard marinade. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Refrigerate until chilled.
In a large bowl, combine salad greens, chicken, oranges, carrot, almonds and onions. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine dressing ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

2 cups: 308 calories, 15g fat (2g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 738mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 4g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 2 fat, 1 starch.

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