ORANGE GRILLED CHICKEN GREEN SALAD

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This refreshing salad from Sue McKenney of Eagle, Michigan makes a wonderful light supper on a warm summer evening. Or leave out the chicken and serve it as a side dish to enhance any main course. It's sure to become a favorite at your house, too.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

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Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 pound)
1/3 cup raspberry vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
6 cups torn mixed salad greens
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 cup orange sections
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

Grill chicken, uncovered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Slice and set aside. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, sugar, orange juice, oil, parsley, salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce; set aside., In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, celery, orange sections, onion and cranberries. Divide among individual serving plates. Top with chicken. Drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 393mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges