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Orange Chicken Salad

Contributed By: stacyw
Better Homes & Gardens

This chicken salad is a refreshing dish served with plenty of fruit.

Ingredients

1 Medium pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks (3 cups)
2 cups Cubed cooked chicken (10 ounces)
2 Medium oranges, peeled, halved, and sliced
1 cup Seedless green grapes, halved
1 cup Sliced strawberries
1 Medium kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced
6 Lettuce leaves (optional)
1/3 cup Fat-free cream cheese
1/2 cup Low-fat vanilla yogurt
1 tsp Finely shredded orange peel
2 tbsp Orange juice
1/8 tsp Ground nutmeg
1/2 cup Toasted slivered almonds

Preparation

1. For dressing, in small mixing bowl combine cream cheese, low-fat vanilla yogurt, orange peel, orange juice, and nutmeg. Stir until smooth. Cover and chill until serving time.

2. In a large bowl combine pineapple chunks, chicken, orange slices, grapes, strawberries, and kiwi fruit. Toss gently to mix.

3. Line six salad plates with lettuce, if desired. Spoon mixture onto salad plates. Drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with almonds. Makes 6 servings.

Cook's Notes

Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare dressing up to 24 hours ahead. Cover and chill.

Nutrient Information

Calories275
Total Fat10 g
Saturated Fat2 g
Carbohydrates28 g
Protein22 g
Calcium87 mg
Sodium128 mg

Recipe Comments

Comment by: mmarkovics
Healthy, easy to make, and delicious! The dressing reminds me of a Dreamsicle - perfect for a light summer lunch!

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Salads & Dressings
Actual Cooking Time: No Cooking Required
Number of Servings: 6
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Meal Type: Lunch