PEANUT CHICKEN SALAD

Peanut Chicken Salad image

Living in Alabama, where lots of peanuts are grown, I've learned to fix many different dishes using this locally raised crop. This is one of my family's favorites.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2-4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
4 cups shredded lettuce
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1 cup chow mein noodles
1/2 cup salted peanuts, toasted

Steps:

In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first five ingredients; shake well. In a serving bowl, combine the lettuce, chicken, oranges, celery and onion; stir in chow mein noodles and peanuts. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439 calories, Fat 20g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 503mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein.