Mandarin Orange-Chicken Salad
Mandarin Orange Chicken Salad
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Microwave Time: 5 to 6 minutes
2 chicken breasts, cooked in the microwave
1/2 cup white granulated sugar
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
3 cups salad greens (recommend mix of romaine, spinach and arugula)
2 3 oz packages of ramen noodles
1 can mandarin oranges, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 cup green onions, diced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Microwave the chicken breasts, as directed (about 2 to 2 1/2 min per breast). Remove from microwave when fully cooked, and dice into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
Next, combine the rice vinegar, olive oil, and sugar in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 60 seconds. Remove, and stir well until sugar is dissolved. Set aside.
Meanwhile, toast the almond slivers in the oven for 2 to 3 minutes until browned. Set aside.
Wash your salad greens and arrange in a large salad bowl. Crunch up the ramen noodles and toss with the dressing. Toss the dressing and noodles in with the salad greens. Then top the salad with the green onions, rinsed mandarin oranges, cooked chicken breasts, toasted almonds, and sesame seeds.
