ORANGE-AVOCADO CHICKEN SALAD

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Orange sections and avocado slices surround this hearty salad, making for a pretty presentation. It's a refreshing summer main dish for both lunch and dinner. -Shelia Garcia, Mantachie, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

1/4 cup lime juice
2 teaspoons salt, divided
4 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 cup coarsely chopped carrots
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons orange juice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Torn salad greens
6 medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
4 medium ripe avocados, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine lime juice and 3/4 teaspoon salt; cover and refrigerate. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, peas, carrots, celery and parsley. Combine the mayonnaise, orange juice, pepper and remaining salt; pour over chicken mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Place greens on a serving platter or individual plates. Top with chicken salad; arrange orange sections and avocado slices around salad. Sprinkle with green onions. Drizzle with lime juice mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 calories, Fat 28g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 577mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

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rana kazi

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This salad was just okay. The chicken was a bit dry, and the dressing was too sweet for my taste. I probably won't be making this again.

Uraj Chaudhary

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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the orange-avocado dressing was amazing. I served it over a bed of mixed greens, and it was the perfect light lunch.

Keith

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Yum! This salad was delicious. I especially loved the orange-avocado dressing. It was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.

BoGieEntertainment Mitchell

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This orange avocado chicken salad was a hit at my last potluck! The combination of sweet oranges, creamy avocado, and savory chicken was so refreshing and flavorful. I also appreciated how easy it was to make - I had it ready in under 30 minutes. I'l

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