Chicken Mandarin Salad

Prep time: 15 min | Cook time: 0 min | Chill Time 30 min
Total Time: 45 min | Serves: 5

This Recipe Features: American Diabetic Friendly Heart Smart Chicken Cold Entree Salad Holiday Leftover Spring Summer Winter Family

Need to use that leftover chicken? Try it on top of this easy, heart-smart salad. The almonds in the dish add plenty of crunch, while the lime juice adds a tangy kick.

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Ingredients

  • 1 can (15 oz.) Del Monte® Mandarin Oranges in Light Syrup, drained
  • 3 cups diced cooked chicken or turkey
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
  • 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt
  • 1 Tbsp. honey
  • 1 tsp. grated lemon or lime peel
  • (Optional) 2 Tbsp. lemon or lime juice
  • (Optional) lettuce

Cooking Directions

1. Combine chicken, oranges and almonds in medium salad bowl.
2. Thoroughly blend mayonnaise, yogurt, honey, lemon peel and juice.
3. Toss gently with chicken mixture. Chill and serve on lettuce-lined plates, if desired.

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Mandarin Oranges in Light Syrup
Mandarin Oranges in Light Syrup