WARM APRICOT CHICKEN SALAD

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This colorful salad is topped with marinated sauteed chicken. It's hearty, refreshing and nutritious. Even our kids like the sweet and tangy flavor.-Carolyn Popwell, Lacey, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
2 tablespoons orange marmalade
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
6 fresh apricots, sliced
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/2 pound fresh spinach, stems removed
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 cup ranch salad dressing
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the chicken, marmalade and soy sauce. Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes. , Meanwhile, toss apricots and orange zest. Place spinach on a serving platter or four salad plates; top with apricots. In a skillet, saute red pepper and chicken mixture in oil until chicken is no longer pink. Remove from heat; stir in salad dressing. Spoon over spinach and apricots; sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 529mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges