Best 10 Strawberry Mandarin Chicken Salad Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, the strawberry mandarin chicken salad stands as a symphony of flavors that tantalizes the taste buds and captivates the senses. This vibrant dish, with its vibrant colors and refreshing taste, is a harmonious blend of sweet, tangy, and savory elements that will leave you craving for more. As you embark on this culinary adventure, let us guide you through the process of creating this delectable salad, showcasing the perfect balance of flavors and textures that will elevate your dining experience to new heights.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

STRAWBERRY AND MANDARIN SALAD



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This is a fresh summer-time salad that is inexpensive and easy to make. This salad can be made up the day before and is always a crowd pleaser.

Provided by Jenn

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Mixed Greens Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup sliced almonds
3 tablespoons white sugar
⅓ cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
hot sauce
2 ½ tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 dash ground black pepper
1 (12 ounce) bag spring mix lettuce
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1 cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped red onion
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. Stir the almonds and 3 tablespoons sugar together in the skillet; cook until the sugar has melted and coats the almonds; 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside.
  • Whisk the vegetable oil, vinegar, hot sauce, 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Toss the spring mix, oranges, strawberries, celery, onion, and parsley together in a large mixing bowl; drizzle the vegetable oil mixture over the lettuce mixture and stir gently to coat. Sprinkle the toasted almonds over the salad to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.7 g, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 319.8 mg, Sugar 14.1 g

MANDARIN CHICKEN SALAD



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The crispy and fruity chicken salad is refreshing served for lunch, dinner or a potluck supper-either warm or cold. For an easy change of pace, I suggest using a bottled salad dressing.-Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup vinegar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1/3 to 1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons minced parsley
2 teaspoons ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon dried minced onion
1 package (10 ounces) ready-to-serve salad or 4 cups torn lettuce
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup chow mein noodles
1 green onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons sliced almonds

Steps:

  • In a skillet, combine chicken, water, vinegar, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon oil, soy sauce and bouillon. Cook and stir over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is tender and liquid has evaporated. , Meanwhile, for dressing, whisk mayonnaise, honey, lemon juice, parsley, mustard, onion and remaining oil until blended. Arrange salad greens on a platter. Top with oranges, chicken mixture and chow mein noodles. Sprinkle with green onion and almonds. Serve with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 573 calories, Fat 34g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 1020mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

STRAWBERRY-CHICKEN SALAD



Strawberry-Chicken Salad image

Drizzle Strawberry-Chicken Salad with yummy poppy seed dressing for a tasty dish! In just 10 minutes, this Strawberry-Chicken Salad is ready to be served.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pkg. (10 oz.) torn romaine lettuce
1 pkg. (6 oz.) OSCAR MAYER CARVING BOARD Flame Grilled Chicken Breast Strips
1 can (15 oz.) mandarin oranges, drained
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1/2 cup sliced red onions
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup KRAFT Creamy Poppyseed Dressing

Steps:

  • Toss lettuce with next 4 ingredients in large bowl.
  • Sprinkle with nuts.
  • Drizzle with dressing just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 510 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 16 g

20-MINUTE MANDARIN CHICKEN SALAD



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Enjoy this skillet made chicken and noodle salad that's ready in just 20 minutes - a wonderful dinner.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 package (3 oz) Oriental-flavor ramen noodle soup mix
2 tablespoons sesame seed
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame or vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups cut-up cooked chicken
1/4 cup dry-roasted peanuts, if desired
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
1 bag (16 oz) coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots)
1 can (11 oz) mandarin orange segments, drained

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in seasoning packet from soup mix. Break block of noodles into bite-size pieces over skillet; stir into butter mixture.
  • Cook noodles 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in sesame seed. Cook about 2 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until noodles are golden brown; remove from heat.
  • In large bowl, mix sugar, vinegar, oil and pepper. Add noodle mixture and remaining ingredients; toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 330 mg, Sugar 16 g, TransFat 1 g

MANDARIN CHICKEN SALAD



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Who needs a restaurant when you can have a great homemade Asian-inspired salad on the table in 30 minutes? Try chopsticks tonight.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
2 tablespoons sesame seed
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 bag (10 oz) European-style or romaine salad mix
1 can (11 oz) mandarin orange segments, drained
1 cup fresh snow (Chinese) pea pods, cut in half if necessary
1/2 cup Asian-style dressing

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. Place Bisquick mix, sesame seed and ginger in 1-gallon resealable plastic food-storage bag; mix well. In small bowl, mix teriyaki sauce and oil. Coat chicken pieces with oil mixture.
  • Shake about 6 chicken pieces at a time in bag of Bisquick mixture until coated. Shake off any extra mixture. Place chicken pieces in single layer on cookie sheet.
  • Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Cool 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix salad mix, orange segments and pea pods. Top with warm chicken pieces and drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 4 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 830 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g

STRAWBERRY SALAD



Strawberry Salad image

Put a delicious twist on a Strawberry Salad with caramelized almonds and mandarin oranges. This Strawberry Salad is ready in just 15 minutes.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 bags (10 oz. each) torn romaine lettuce
2 cans (11 oz. each) mandarin oranges, drained
4 cups sliced strawberries
1 red onion, sliced
1 Caramelized Almonds
1 Poppy Seed Dressing

Steps:

  • Toss lettuce with oranges, strawberries and onion in large bowl.
  • Sprinkle with Caramelized Almonds.
  • Add Poppy Seed Dressing; mix lightly. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Fat 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 25 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

STRAWBERRY MANDARIN CHICKEN SALAD



Strawberry Mandarin Chicken Salad image

I made fruity chicken salad for a food-preserving class, and it was a tasty triumph. It's crispy, crunchy, healthy and refreshing and pairs well with garlic bread and iced tea. -Betty Henagin, Medford, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 bacon strips, chopped
4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1 pound)
4 cups torn iceberg lettuce
4 cups torn red leaf lettuce
2 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges, drained
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 cups quartered fresh strawberries
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and sliced
1 cup salad croutons
4 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
Poppy seed salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Cook chicken in drippings 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°; cut into bite-size pieces., Place lettuces on a large serving platter. Arrange chicken, oranges, tomatoes, strawberries, avocados, croutons, green onions, cheese and bacon over lettuce. Serve with salad dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480 calories, Fat 32g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 443mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

REFRESHING SIDE SALAD WITH STRAWBERRIES AND MANDARIN ORANGES



Refreshing Side Salad with Strawberries and Mandarin Oranges image

Add a touch of sweetness to your meal!

Provided by Sarah

Categories     Mixed Greens Salad

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (5 ounce) package spring green salad mix
3 cups chopped fresh kale
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 pint fresh strawberries, quartered
¼ cup pecan halves, or to taste
1 teaspoon poppy seeds, or to taste
¼ cup raspberry vinaigrette, or to taste

Steps:

  • Mix salad mix, kale, and sugar together in a large bowl. Add mandarin oranges, strawberries, pecans, and poppy seeds. Top with raspberry vinaigrette and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 157 mg, Sugar 13.7 g

EASY STRAWBERRY-MANDARIN ASIAN SALAD



Easy Strawberry-Mandarin Asian Salad image

I whipped up this salad when I was making dinner for a date and it got rave reviews! Also works great as a main dish when you add grilled chicken.

Provided by WindyCityHealthyChef

Categories     Strawberry

Time 5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
1 cup strawberry, sliced
1 cup mandarin orange, drained
3/4 cup chow mein noodles
3 tablespoons slivered almonds
1/2 cup light balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing

Steps:

  • Combine all in a large salad bowl and mix well to coat salad with dressing. Voila!
  • Would be good with probably most viniagrettes but personally I make mine with Newman's Low-Fat Sesame Ginger Dressing! It really adds an asian twist and is relatively healthy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.9, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 29.4, Carbohydrate 11.7, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 5.3, Protein 2.2

STRAWBERRY-MANDARIN SALAD



Strawberry-Mandarin Salad image

This is a delicious salad for a summer day. The mixture of flavors is just amazing. I can't believe I didn't see it posted! You can play with the ingredients if there is something you don't like.

Provided by wyocowgirl

Categories     Spring

Time 30m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
2 -3 cups slivered almonds
4 -6 tablespoons sugar
1 head romaine lettuce, washed and torn up
1 head iceberg lettuce, washed and torn up
1 pint of fresh sliced strawberry
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1/3 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Mix all the dressing ingredients and refrigerate.
  • Sprinkle sugar in bottom of non-stick skillet and then spread almonds over top. Over Medium-Low heat, brown nuts after sugar begins to melt. Be very careful to stir often and not to burn your almonds. Cool on waxed paper and separate while cooling.
  • In large bowl, mix all the salad ingredients.
  • Sprinkle almonds on salad and toss with dressing before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.6, Fat 16.8, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 128.4, Carbohydrate 23, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 15.5, Protein 6.4

Tips:

  • Choose ripe and colorful strawberries and mandarins for the best flavor.
  • For a sweeter salad, use honey or maple syrup in place of the vinegar.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can also cook the chicken in a grill pan or in the oven.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the salad, such as chopped bell peppers, carrots, or celery.
  • For a more flavorful salad, marinate the chicken in the dressing for at least 30 minutes before grilling.
  • Serve the salad immediately after preparing it so that the greens stay crisp.

Conclusion:

This Strawberry Mandarin Chicken Salad is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. The grilled chicken is tender and juicy, and the strawberries and mandarins add a touch of sweetness and crunch. The dressing is light and tangy, and it perfectly complements the other ingredients. This salad is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or barbecue.

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