STRAWBERRY MANDARIN CHICKEN SALAD

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I made fruity chicken salad for a food-preserving class, and it was a tasty triumph. It's crispy, crunchy, healthy and refreshing and pairs well with garlic bread and iced tea. -Betty Henagin, Medford, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 bacon strips, chopped
4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1 pound)
4 cups torn iceberg lettuce
4 cups torn red leaf lettuce
2 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges, drained
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 cups quartered fresh strawberries
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and sliced
1 cup salad croutons
4 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
Poppy seed salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Cook chicken in drippings 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°; cut into bite-size pieces., Place lettuces on a large serving platter. Arrange chicken, oranges, tomatoes, strawberries, avocados, croutons, green onions, cheese and bacon over lettuce. Serve with salad dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480 calories, Fat 32g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 443mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

william walden
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This salad looks amazing! I can't wait to make it for my next party.


Darine Haitham
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I'm not sure about the combination of strawberries and mandarins in a salad, but I'm willing to give it a try.


Osin Oz
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I'm always looking for new and exciting salad recipes. This one definitely fits the bill!


Taimour Khan
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This salad looks so refreshing and delicious. I'm definitely going to try it this weekend.


Natashah Jahan
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I'm not a big fan of fruit in salads, but this one sounds really good. I might have to give it a try.


Mahadev
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This salad sounds like the perfect summer dish. I can't wait to try it!


devils God
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I love the colorful presentation of this salad. It's so inviting!


Samuel Asiamah
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Cupid_dreamer
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The combination of flavors in this salad is amazing! The strawberries and mandarins are so refreshing, and the chicken adds a nice savory touch.


Rebecca N09
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So easy to make and so delicious! I'll definitely be making this again.


Jolaiya Bukola
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is light and refreshing, and the fruit adds a nice touch of sweetness.


Young Khalifa
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the sweet and tangy flavors of the fruit and the chicken was perfectly cooked.