Mandarin Orange Salad with Chicken and Lemon Ginger Dressing

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Mandarin Orange Salad with Chicken and Lemon Ginger Dressing

A must try salad recipe! It's layered with tender spinach, protein rich chicken, colorful asian veggies, sweet mandarin oranges, crisp sliced almonds and deliciously seasoned wonton strips.

1096 kcal /serving 10 min Serves 4 Medium American

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 3 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • 2 Tbsp peeled and grated ginger
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard ((Emeril's is the only way to go))
  • 1/4 - 1/2 tsp salt (, to taste)
  • 12 wonton wrappers (, sliced into 1/2-inch thick strips)
  • Vegetable oil (, for frying)
  • Cinnamon
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (, grilled and sliced)
  • 1 cup (240ml) sliced almonds (, toasted)
  • 10 oz baby spinach
  • 2 cups (480ml) snow peas (, sliced into halves)
  • 1 1/2 cups matchstick carrots
  • 1 red bell pepper (, seeded and diced)
  • 1 1/2 (15 oz) cans mandarin oranges (no sugar added), drained well*
  • 1/2 cup cilantro (, stems removed)
  • Black and white sesame seeds (, for garnish (optional))

Preparation

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Cooking

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  2. For the wonton strips:.
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Plating & Serving

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Suggested Sides

Nutrition per Serving

1096 Calories
46.7g Protein 40% DV
107.9g Carbs 37% DV
56.2g Fat 72% DV
14.3g Fiber 38% DV
32.7g Sugars
929mg Sodium 62% DV
91mg Cholesterol 26% DV
Health Labels Dairy Free Milk Free Peanut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free Kosher

* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Recipe Details
Category salad
Meal Type Lunch
Tags healthy, light, refreshing