Orange Chicken Salad
A refreshing orange chicken salad served with raspberry vinaigrette and almonds, ideal as a dinner for warm evenings.
Ingredients
boneless skinless chicken breast halves ((1 pound))
4
raspberry vinegar
1/3 cup
sugar
1/4 cup
orange juice
3 tablespoons
olive oil
2 tablespoons
fresh parsley (minced)
2 tablespoons
salt
1/2 teaspoon
coarsely ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon
hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon
mixed salad greens (torn)
6 cups
celery ribs (thinly sliced)
2
orange sections
1 cup
red onion (thinly sliced)
1/2 cup
dried cranberries
1/4 cup
slivered almonds (toasted)
1/4 cup
Instructions
1
Grill the chicken
Do not cover, grill the chicken over medium heat for 6-8 minutes until the juices run clear. Slice and set aside.
2
Make the sauce
In a small bowl, mix vinegar, sugar, orange juice, oil, parsley, salt, pepper, and hot sauce; set aside.
3
Assemble the salad
In a large bowl, mix salad greens, celery, orange sections, onion, and dried cranberries. Divide onto individual serving plates. Top with chicken. Drizzle with sauce. Sprinkle with almonds.
