Mandarin Chicken Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Indulge in a refreshing and vibrant Mandarin Chicken Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette that brings a burst of flavor to your table. This delightful dish combines tender shredded chicken, sweet mandarins, creamy avocado, and crisp baby spinach, all tossed together with a zesty homemade lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this salad is an excellent choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With its medley of textures and bright flavors, it promises to be a crowd-pleaser while keeping your meal light and nutritious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 5 cups baby spinach
- 4 mandarins, peeled and separated
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 English cucumber, sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- ¼ cup slivered almonds
- Lemon vinaigrette (homemade)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in lemon vinaigrette for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Bake the marinated chicken for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces using a fork or stand mixer.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine baby spinach, mandarins, avocado, cucumber, green onions, slivered almonds, and shredded chicken.
- Drizzle with remaining lemon vinaigrette and toss gently to combine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg