ORANGE CHICKEN SALAD
Cooking the rice with the orange peel adds a light orange flavor and works as a great base for flavor in this salad. The dressing is light and sweet. Cashews add a surprise crunch when you get them in a bite. This chicken salad is great for a summer evening - it's filling, but light. Delish!
Provided by CC MCCART-FROST
Categories Salads
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. SALAD: Thinly peel 1 orange, taking only the colored part of the rind and leaving the white pith.
- 2. Combine the orange rind, rice and water in a saucepan. Add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer over very low heat for 15-18 minutes, or until the rice is tender and all the water has been absorbed.
- 3. Peel the remaining oranges and cut out the segments, reserving the juice.
- 4. VINAIGRETTE DRESSING: Put the vinegar, salt and pepper in a bowl and whisk to dissolve the salt. Gradually add the oil, stirring with the whisk.
- 5. Add the orange juice to the vinaigrette dressing. Add the mustard and sugar and whisk to combine well. Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.
- 6. When the rice is cooked, remove it from the heat and cool slightly, uncovered. Discard the orange rind.
- 7. Turn the rice into a bowl and add half of the dressing. Toss well and cool completely.
- 8. Add the chicken, chives, cashews and orange segments to the rice with the remaining dressing. Toss gently. Serve at room temperature, garnished with cucumbers.
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Elizabeth Afolabi
elizabeth@yahoo.comThis salad is simply delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's a perfect meal for a summer picnic or potluck.
sophie lemay
l-s@hotmail.comI'm always looking for new and healthy recipes. This orange chicken salad is a great addition to my recipe collection.
Sherine Achieng
s@gmail.comThis salad is a great way to get my kids to eat their fruits and vegetables. They love the sweet oranges and the creamy dressing.
Alfie Hollger
ahollger17@gmail.comThis salad is a great make-ahead meal. I often make it on the weekend and then have it for lunch throughout the week.
Rorisang Manamela
rorisang_manamela80@hotmail.comI love the versatility of this salad. I can add different fruits, nuts, or vegetables depending on what I have on hand.
Mariamalehana94 Mariamalehana94
mm25@hotmail.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have some leftover chicken in my fridge and this is a great way to use it up.
Michael Ribando jr
mj66@hotmail.frI made this salad for a picnic and it was the perfect dish to transport. It held up well and everyone enjoyed it.
Nader Alsufyani
a.n18@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of mayonnaise, so I used Greek yogurt instead and it turned out great. The salad was still creamy and flavorful, but it was much healthier.
Henok Gebremichael
henok_g@yahoo.comThis was a delicious and healthy lunch option. The chicken was lean and the oranges added a nice citrus flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Muneer Dashti
muneerdashti66@yahoo.comI've made this salad several times now and it's always a favorite. It's so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of the oranges, chicken, and dressing.
Mylo Booner
boonermylo@gmail.comThis salad was easy to make and very tasty. I used grilled chicken instead of boiled chicken and it turned out great. I also added some chopped celery and walnuts for extra crunch.
Raja Rani
raja-rani@gmail.comI made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the addition of the oranges. They added a really nice flavor to the salad.
Tulasha Kafle
kafle-tulasha11@gmail.comThis was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was cooked evenly and the dressing was delicious. I served it on a bed of lettuce and it was a hit with my guests.
Bikomye Erisa Juma
bikomye_e@yahoo.comI'm not usually a fan of chicken salad, but this one was really good. The oranges added a nice brightness and the dressing was light and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again!
Jazmyn PALAFOX
pjazmyn@aol.comThis orange chicken salad was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the orange dressing was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.