ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD WITH ORANGE-GINGER DRESSING

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This Asian inspired salad makes for a lovely luncheon or supper. The contents of the salad can easily be adjusted to whatever you like or have on hand. If you prefer a vegetarian meal, omit the chicken or use tofu instead. Won't be chicken salad but will still be delicious.

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt
2 tablespoons orange juice
3/4 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white sugar
1/4 teaspoon dried orange peel
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pinch ground cinnamon
6 cups romaine lettuce, cleaned and cut into pieces
1 cup cooked boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into matchstick pieces
1 red pepper, julienned
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges in juice, drained
1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/4 cup sliced almonds (optional garnish)

Steps:

  • Using a blender or food processor, blend all of the dressing ingredients (yogurt, orange juice, ginger, salt, sugar, orange peel, cayenne and cinnamon) until smooth and creamy. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • To assemble salads, place lettuce into large serving bowl or onto 4 serving plates. Toss together remaining ingredients except almonds on top of lettuce.
  • Drizzle 1/2 of dressing on salad, reserving remaining portion so that guests can adjust amount to taste.
  • Garnish with sliced almonds (optional).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.5, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 30.4, Sodium 206.6, Carbohydrate 19.2, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 13.8, Protein 15.7

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