Best Orange Chicken And Mixed Greens Salad Recipes

ORANGE, WALNUT, GORGONZOLA AND MIXED GREENS SALAD WITH FRESH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

Orange, Walnut, Gorgonzola and Mixed Greens Salad with Fresh Citrus Vinaigrette image

A tasty summery salad made with fresh oranges, red onions, glazed walnuts, and Gorgonzola cheese, then topped with a homemade citrus vinaigrette! Easy and delicious!

Provided by FAITHFUL96

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

¾ cup walnut halves
10 ounces mixed salad greens with arugula
2 large navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
½ cup sliced red onion
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup vegetable oil
⅔ cup orange juice
¼ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Steps:

Place the walnuts in a skillet over medium heat. Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until lightly browned.
In a large bowl, toss the toasted walnuts, salad greens, oranges, and red onion.
In a large jar with a lid, mix the olive oil, vegetable oil, orange juice, sugar, vinegar, mustard, oregano, and pepper. Seal jar, and shake to mix.
Divide the salad greens mixture into individual servings. To serve, sprinkle with Gorgonzola cheese, and drizzle with the dressing mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Cholesterol 7.5 mg, Fat 30.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 127.8 mg, Sugar 16.7 g

CHICKEN & APPLE SALAD WITH GREENS

Chicken & Apple Salad with Greens image

My favorite memory of eating this dish was when my mom made it for lunch on weekends when we were home from school and could have something other than "brown bag" lunches. Happy memories of childhood and late summer days just make this salad extra special. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

VINAIGRETTE:
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon curry powder, optional
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
SALAD:
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
2 medium apples, chopped
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
10 cups torn mixed salad greens
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients until blended. Add chicken, apples and onion; toss to coat. Just before serving, place greens on a large serving plate; top with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 19g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 549mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

THREE-IN-ONE SALAD: CHICKEN, SALAD GREENS, FRESH FRUIT

Three-In-One Salad: Chicken, Salad Greens, Fresh Fruit image

Get both fruit and veggies into your family's diet with this delicous dinner salad. The colorful and tasty ingredients that include fresh spinach leaves and mixed spring greens, sliced strawberries, tangarine segments, sugar snap peas and chicken; tossed in a Raspberry Vinaigrette and topped with toasted walnuts and crumbled goat cheese, make for a satisfying, full-flavored entree.

Provided by Feast Your Eyes

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

4 cups mixed spring greens, washed and dried
4 cups baby spinach leaves, washed and dried
5 tangerines or 5 clementines, separated into segments
2 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, washed and sliced
8 ounces sugar snap peas, washed and halved
4 cups cooked chicken breasts, cubed
1 cup walnut halves, toasted
2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
1 bunch mint, chopped
1 1/2 cups crumbled goat cheese
1/2 cup raspberry balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons red onions, chopped
2 1/2 teaspoons honey
1/2 cup salad oil
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley

Steps:

SALAD:.
Chill a large serving bowl; add the first nine ingredients and gently toss with the vinaigrette. Top with the goat cheese crumbles; spoon onto 4 chilled serving plates. A warm, crusty baguette and a glass of Sauvignon Blanc wine make this meal complete. ENJOY!
RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE:.
Combine vinegar, onion, and honey in food processor or blender; process until well blended. With the motor running, slowly add in the oil. Process.
Season with salt and pepper to taste; add the parsley. Transfer to large screw-top jar or container with lid.
The vinaigrette can be made 1 day ahead. Bring to room temperature and whisk before serving. Makes about 1 cup.

MIXED GREENS WITH ORANGE-GINGER VINAIGRETTE

Mixed Greens with Orange-Ginger Vinaigrette image

Zingy vinaigrette combines orange juice, ginger and a flick of cayenne. Just whisk, toss with greens and top the salad your way. -Joy Zacharia, Clearwater, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons grated fresh gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
SALAD:
12 cups torn mixed salad greens
2 medium navel oranges, peeled and sliced crosswise
1 cup thinly sliced red onion

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk the first 7 ingredients until blended. In a large bowl, toss greens with 1/4 cup vinaigrette; transfer to a serving dish. Top with oranges and onion. Serve immediately with remaining vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 202mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ORANGE CHICKEN AND MIXED GREENS SALAD

Orange Chicken and Mixed Greens Salad image

Categories Salad Chicken Leafy Green Poultry Marinate Wheat/Gluten-Free Orange Summer Grill/Barbecue Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2/3 cup plus 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup honey
4 large garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
8 boneless chicken breast halves with skin
3 oranges, peel and white pits removed
6 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 large shallot, minced
1 pound mixed greens
1 orange or yellow bell pepper, seeded, thinly sliced
Fresh thyme sprigs (optional)

Steps:

Mix 2/3 cup orange juice, honey, 3 garlic cloves, minced thyme and orange peel in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Add chicken breasts and turn to coat. Cover and chill overnight, turning occasionally.
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Remove chicken from marinade; reserve marinade. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Grill chicken until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to plate.
Boil reserved marinade in heavy small saucepan until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 10 minutes. Cut oranges between membranes to release segments. (Chicken, reduced marinade and orange segments can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Cover separately and store at room temperature. Rewarm marinade before using.)
Whisk oil, vinegar, shallot and remaining 1/4 cup orange juice and garlic clove in small bowl to blend. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Combine greens, bell pepper and orange segments in a very large bowl. Toss with dressing. Arrange greens in center of large platter.