This budget-friendly mandarin chicken salad is sure to wow your family or guests! Loaded with fresh, colorful and crunchy veggies, and protein-rich chicken, this healthy salad is perfect for parties and potlucks. For more texture, add delicious wonton strips and almonds.
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5 Amazing Benefits of Mandarin Oranges
- Cancer – Research has shown that the carotenoids in mandarin oranges reduce the risk of liver cancer.
- Weight Loss – Mandarins are rich in fiber, which helps keep the stomach full for a more extended period and reduce the desire to eat more food, assisting in weight loss.
- Healthy Immune System – Vitamin C in mandarins is beneficial in preventing cold and is essential for the proper functioning of a strong immune system.
- Blood Pressure – Mandarins consist of nutrients and minerals like potassium that lowers the blood pressure.
- Cholesterol Problems – Mandarins produce synephrine, which controls the production of bad cholesterol and boost good cholesterol.
Servings6servings
Prep Time20minutes
Cook Time1minute
Ingredients
- For the salad
- 4 cups green cabbage shredded
- 1 cup purple cabbage shredded
- 1 cup carrots shredded
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions plus more for garnish
- 2 cups mandarin oranges drained
- 3 cups cooked chicken you can use store-bought rotisserie chicken
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- 3/4 cup wonton strips
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- For the dressing
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger finely grated
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
Servings6servings
Prep Time20minutes
Cook Time1minute
Ingredients
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Recipe Instructions
Recipe Notes
NUTRITION Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 270mg | Potassium: 273mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3775IU | Vitamin C: 26.8mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 1.1mg |