Asian Chicken Salad

This Asian Chicken Salad is the perfect combination of savory and sweet. Loaded with shredded chicken, green onions, mandarin oranges, and candied almonds... it makes a delicious side dish that doubles as a meal!

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Prep Time: 20

Servings:

Calories: 339kcal

Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

Salad

2 Romaine hearts chopped
2 cups chicken cooked & shredded
1 can mandarin oranges 11 ounces, drained
1/2 cup celery chopped
4 green onions thinly sliced
1/2 cup sliced almonds
2 Tablespoons granulated sugar

Dressing

1/2 cup olive oil light
1/4 cup white vinegar
3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
2 Tablespoons fresh parsley minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Make the candied almonds by combining 1/2 cup sliced almonds and 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar in a small skillet. Heat over medium-low, stirring constantly, until sugar is completely melted and beginning to brown. Remove from heat immediately and let stand to cool, then break apart.
Make the dressing by combining olive oil, vinegar, parsley, sugar, salt, and pepper in jar with a lid. Seal and shake until sugar is completely dissolved.
Add the chopped romaine to a large salad bowl. Top with shredded chicken, chopped celery, and sliced green onions.
Immediately before serving, add drained mandarin oranges and candied almonds.
Drizzle with dressing as desired.

Notes

Recipe Variations

Use any of your favorite types of lettuce (iceberg, green leaf, butter, mixed greens)
Add shredded Napa, green, or purple cabbage
Use any kind of cooked chicken
Substitute shrimp for the chicken
Use fresh peeled mandarin oranges (Cuties) instead of canned
Use any of your favorite store bought Asian salad dressing
Add chow mein noodles or wonton strips for extra crunch

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