HARVEST CHICKEN SALAD

Harvest Chicken Salad image

Provided by Debala

Categories Chicken

Time 20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 oranges
1/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise
2 tablespoons stone ground mustard
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 small garlic clove, pressed
1 (6 ounce) package fresh baby spinach leaves
2 cups diced roasted chicken meat
1 cup celery rib, diced
2 medium Red Delicious apples
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
3/4 cup dried sweetened cranberries
1/2 cup pecan halves, toasted (optional)
orange section (optional)

Steps:

For dressing, zest one orange to measure 2 teaspoons zest.
Juice oranges to measure 1/2 cup juice.
Combine orange zest, mayonnaise, mustard, sugar, salt, black pepper and pressed garlic; whisk until smooth.
While continuously whisking, add orange juice in a thin, steady stream; set dressing aside.
For salad, place spinach in bottom of large serving bowl.
Dice chicken and celery.
Cut apples in half lengthwise; remove stems and seeds.
Cut each apple half into small pieces.
Chop onion.
Layer chicken, celery, apples, onion, cranberries and pecans, if desired, over spinach.
To serve, drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat.
Top with orange segments (if you want to add this, you will need at least 1 extra orange) and Whole-Grain Croutons, if desired.
Serve immediately.