WARM APRICOT CHICKEN SALAD

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This colorful salad is topped with marinated sauteed chicken. It's hearty, refreshing and nutritious. Even our kids like the sweet and tangy flavor.-Carolyn Popwell, Lacey, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
2 tablespoons orange marmalade
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
6 fresh apricots, sliced
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/2 pound fresh spinach, stems removed
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 cup ranch salad dressing
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken, marmalade and soy sauce. Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes. , Meanwhile, toss apricots and orange zest. Place spinach on a serving platter or four salad plates; top with apricots. In a skillet, saute red pepper and chicken mixture in oil until chicken is no longer pink. Remove from heat; stir in salad dressing. Spoon over spinach and apricots; sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 529mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Syeda nayab Zahra ali
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The dressing is so creamy and flavorful, and the apricots and walnuts add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I highly recommend it!


Chris Humphries
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This salad was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll try it again with some more flavorful ingredients.


Mark Kornmiller
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this salad. I'm not usually a fan of chicken salad, but this one was really good. The dressing was light and flavorful, and the apricots and walnuts added a nice sweetness and crunch. I'll definitely b


Justin Dube
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This is my new favorite chicken salad recipe! The dressing is so creamy and flavorful, and the apricots and walnuts add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I highly recommend it!


Sabibur Rahman
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I loved this salad! It was so easy to make, and the flavors were amazing. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the apricots and walnuts added a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making this again!


Shanti Dookhun
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try it again with less sugar in the dressing.


Raheel 786
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken salad, but this one was surprisingly good! The dressing was light and flavorful, and the apricots added a nice sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again.


ms jahanur
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I was looking for a new chicken salad recipe, and this one didn't disappoint! The apricots and walnuts added a unique and delicious flavor to the dish. Will definitely be making this again!


Mardonet Coetzee
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is so good, I could drink it! Definitely a keeper recipe.


Jahmaal Butler
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's healthy and flavorful, and the dressing is to die for! I highly recommend it.


Uaama Uaama
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Meh. It was okay, but not something I'd make again. The flavors just didn't really come together for me.


Julian Baragu
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This salad was a refreshing change from the usual mayonnaise-based chicken salads. The apricots and walnuts added a nice crunch and flavor. I'll definitely be making this again!


Jacqueline Francis
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Not a fan. The dressing was too sweet for my taste, and the chicken was a bit dry. I think I'll stick to my usual chicken salad recipe.


Oksana Karpovych
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Easy to make and delicious! I used a rotisserie chicken to save time, and it turned out great. The dressing was tangy and flavorful, and the apricots added a nice sweetness.


Tanvir Jutt
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This apricot chicken salad was a hit at our last potluck! I loved the combination of sweet and savory flavors, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. Will definitely be making this again!