Best Warm Chicken Mandarin Orange Salad Recipes

MANDARIN ORANGE CHICKEN SALAD

Mandarin Orange Chicken Salad image

Provided by Mel

Categories Salad

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger (see note)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1-2 teaspoons chile-garlic sauce (see note)
1 clove garlic (finely minced or pressed through a garlic press)
1 tablespoon honey
Salt and pepper to taste
3-4 cups shredded cabbage (can use coleslaw mix)
3-4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
2 cans (11-ounces each) mandarin oranges (drained)
3 cups cooked chopped chicken
3 green onions (chopped)
1-2 cups chow mein noodles or toasted (chopped almonds (or both))

Steps:

For the dressing, whisk together all the ingredients and season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside or refrigerate until ready to use (it can be made several days in advance and refrigerated).
In a large bowl, toss together all the salad ingredients except for the chow mein noodles.
When ready to serve, pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine (add the dressing gradually if you like less dressing - you may not need to add it all). Sprinkle the chow mein noodles or almonds on top and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving, Calories 273 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 345 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 14 g

ORANGE CHICKEN SPINACH SALAD

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For a salad with refreshing color and crunch, we toss chicken and spinach with mandarin oranges and red onion, then splash everything with a tangy vinaigrette. -Jean Murawski, Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

6 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 8 cups)
3 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk orange juice, vinegar, oil, Italian seasoning, garlic and salt until blended. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 199mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN, AVOCADO AND MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD

Chicken, Avocado and Mandarin Orange Salad image

Make and share this Chicken, Avocado and Mandarin Orange Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TasteTester

Categories < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

10 ounces mixed salad greens (I like the butter lettuce mix or the romaine mix)
15 ounces mandarin oranges, well-drained
6 ounces of cooked and sliced chicken breasts
2 very thin slices red onions, cut in half and sliced into crescents
1/4 cup pecans, toasted
1/2 cup of bottled light Italian dressing or 1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing
2 ripe avocados, pitted, peeled and cut into chunks (I use Haas avocados, the dark-skinned avocados, but California avocados could also be used)

Steps:

In a large salad bowl, combine salad greens, mandarin oranges, chicken, onion and pecans.
In a small bowl, combine dressing and 1/2 cup avocado cubes. Mash and blend into dressing. Add remaining avocado cubes and dressing to salad. Toss and serve.

WARM AND LIMEY CHICKEN SALAD

Warm and Limey Chicken Salad image

Marinated boneless chicken breast strips are placed on a bed of lettuce with mandarin oranges, walnuts, and golden raisins, then dressed in a tangy lime dressing.

Provided by Deb

Categories Salad

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

¼ cup fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
½ teaspoon rice vinegar
¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons frozen limeade concentrate, thawed
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 head red leaf lettuce - rinsed, dried and torn
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
¼ cup golden raisins
¼ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a jar, combine lime juice, sugar, lime zest, rice vinegar, and mustard. Shake well, and set aside. In a small bowl, mix chicken with limeade concentrate and pepper.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Cook and stir chicken 4 to 6 minutes, or until no longer pink, and juices run clear.
Divide lettuce onto 4 salad plates. Top with mandarin orange segments, golden raisins, and walnuts. Place cooked chicken on top, and drizzle lightly with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Cholesterol 69.3 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 28.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 93.2 mg, Sugar 29.2 g

MANDARIN CHICKEN SALAD

Mandarin Chicken Salad image

From Southern Living Cookbook 1987 The caption beside the photo says: "Mandarin Chicken Salad is a blend of the traditional chicken salad ingredients with fruits and nuts. It's fancy enough for company."

Provided by Roxygirl in Colorado

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 cups diced cooked chicken (see directions)
1 cup diced celery
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 cup green seedless grape
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 (2 ounce) package slivered almonds, toasted
1 leaf lettuce
additional mandarin orange section (optional)
clusters green grape (optional)

Steps:

I recommend baked chicken for the salad. Heat oven to 350 degrees - sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper, then after it's cooled a bit, chop chicken and sprinkle with olive oil (if I have chicken with skin, I skip the oil). Bake until done then after it's cooled a bit, chop chicken.
After you have cooked the chicken, combine the first 5 ingredients; stir well. Cover and chill.
Add mayonnaise, grapes, oranges, and almonds to chicken mixture; toss well. Serve on lettuce. Garnish with additional orange slices and grape clusters, if desired. Yield: 6 servings.