LOW FAT MANDARIN CHICKEN SALAD

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From my local paper this recipe takes a popular salad (such as the one served at Wendy's) and reduces the calories by 29 percent and the fat by 41 percent.

Provided by CaliforniaJan

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless
12 cups romaine lettuce, torn into pieces and loosely packed
1 (10 ounce) bag shredded carrots
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted and salted
1 1/2 cups canned mandarin oranges, packed in juice and drained
1 cup red cabbage, shredded
1 cup crisp chow mein noodles
1/4 light mayonnaise
2 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon Splenda sugar substitute
2 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts in pot of boiling water; reduce heat, cover pot and simmer 20 to 25 minutes, or until chicken is tender and no longer pink. Once it's thoroughly cooked, remove chicken from pot, cool meat and then dice into bite-sized pieces.
  • Combine all dressing ingredients in medium bowl and mix well with electric mixer until blended. Chill dressing before serving.
  • While dressing chills, combine all salad ingredients in large bowl. Toss dressing into salad or serve dressing on side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.4, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 46.4, Sodium 327.2, Carbohydrate 23.3, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 14.2, Protein 19.6

Ptom Das
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This salad was a bit bland for my taste.


Lauren Merchant
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes and this one is definitely a keeper.


Kanozga Mhoni
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Maddie Doherty
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I'm not a huge fan of mandarin oranges, but I loved this salad! The dressing is so good that it makes the oranges taste amazing.


Joshua Griffith
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. I often make it on the weekend and then eat it for lunch throughout the week.


Joseph Korletey
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I made this salad for lunch today and it was so good! The dressing is perfectly tangy and sweet, and the chicken is cooked to perfection.


Taniya Islam
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also really versatile - you can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Mr Slim
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I always make it when I'm looking for a quick and easy meal.


Muktinath Poudel
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This was my first time making mandarin chicken salad and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the salad was delicious.


Nusula Mirembe
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is so flavorful and the chicken is always cooked perfectly.


Tresor Iradukunda
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the combination of sweet and savory flavors. I also appreciated how easy it was to make.


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