Mandarin Chicken Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Mandarin Chicken Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is a refreshing and vibrant dish that redefines traditional chicken salad. Combining tender, shredded chicken with sweet mandarins, creamy avocado, and crisp vegetables, this salad is elevated by a zesty lemon vinaigrette that ties all the flavors together. Ideal for lunch, dinner, or any gathering, its not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. Quick to prepare and customize to your liking, this salad is sure to become a favorite for its delightful taste and beautiful presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 5 cups baby spinach
- 4 mandarins (peeled and separated)
- 1 avocado (ripe and diced)
- 1 English cucumber (sliced)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- cup slivered almonds
- Lemon vinaigrette (to taste)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in lemon vinaigrette for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 425F (220C). Bake marinated chicken for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Shred the baked chicken using a fork or stand mixer.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, spinach, mandarins, avocado, cucumber, green onions, and almonds. Drizzle remaining vinaigrette over top and toss gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg