ORIENT EXPRESS CHICKEN SALAD

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This always-popular salad makes use of lots of convenience items, but it's still healthy and nutritious. I created it one Mother's Day and received rave reviews. It's perfect for a fancy lunch and comes together in no time flat! -Sara Dziadosz, Olathe, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 cup sesame ginger marinade
1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
1 cup chow mein noodles
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag; add marinade. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette, brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger and red pepper flakes if desired. Cover and refrigerate until serving. , Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over indirect medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°., In a large bowl, toss the salad greens, noodles, onions, cheese, cranberries and sesame seeds. Divide among four plates. Top with oranges and almonds. Cut chicken into diagonal slices; arrange over each salad. Serve with dressing.

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