Citrus Chicken Delight Salad
This Citrus Chicken Delight Salad is a refreshing fusion of classic chicken salad flavors with zesty fruits and crunchy nuts. Bursting with the sweetness of mandarin oranges and the crispness of green grapes, it offers a delightful contrast to tender diced chicken. It's an elegant dish that's perfect for luncheons, picnics, or any special occasion, combining colorful ingredients that not only taste great but also make an impressive presentation on your table.
6
Servings
58
Calories
12
Ingredients
Ingredients
Cooked chicken
3 cups (diced)
Celery
1 cup (diced)
Lemon juice
2 tablespoons
Onion
1 tablespoon (minced)
Salt
1/2 teaspoon
Mayonnaise
1/3 cup
Green seedless grapes
1 cup
Mandarin oranges
1 (11-ounce) can (drained)
Slivered almonds
1 (2-ounce) package (toasted)
Lettuce
1 leaf
Additional mandarin orange sections
optional
Clusters of green grapes
optional
Instructions
1
For the chicken, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Place it in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil, if desired. Bake until the chicken is cooked through, approximately 20-30 minutes, depending on thickness. Allow the chicken to cool before dicing it into bite-sized pieces.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced chicken, diced celery, lemon juice, minced onion, and salt. Mix well to combine and cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill and allow the flavors to meld.
3
Once chilled, carefully fold in the mayonnaise, green grapes, drained mandarin oranges, and toasted slivered almonds into the chicken mixture. Toss gently to incorporate all the ingredients without breaking the grapes or oranges.
4
To serve, place a leaf of lettuce on each plate and spoon the chicken salad mixture on top. Garnish with additional mandarin orange sections and clusters of green grapes if desired. Enjoy your refreshing and delightful salad!
Nutrition Information
3g
Fat
4g
Carbs
5g
Protein
0.5g
Fiber
2.5g
Sugar
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Citrus Chicken Delight Salad?
It is a refreshing fusion of chicken salad flavors with mandarin oranges, green grapes, and toasted almonds.
How many servings does this recipe provide?
This recipe makes 6 servings.
What are the main ingredients?
The main ingredients include cooked chicken, celery, lemon juice, minced onion, mayonnaise, green grapes, mandarin oranges, and slivered almonds.
How many calories are in one serving?
There are 58 calories per serving.
What is the fat content per serving?
Each serving contains 3g of fat.
How many carbohydrates are in this salad?
There are 4g of carbohydrates per serving.
What is the protein content per serving?
Each serving provides 5g of protein.
How much fiber does this salad have?
The salad contains 0.5g of fiber per serving.
What is the sugar content?
There are 2.5g of sugar per serving.
How should the chicken be prepared if not already cooked?
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F, season the chicken, and bake for 20-30 minutes until cooked through.
At what temperature should the chicken be baked?
The chicken should be baked at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
How should the chicken be cut?
Allow the chicken to cool and then dice it into bite-sized pieces.
What are the first ingredients to mix with the diced chicken?
Mix the chicken with diced celery, lemon juice, minced onion, and salt.
How long should the chicken mixture chill?
Refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
When do I add the mayonnaise?
Mayonnaise is folded in after the chicken mixture has been chilled for 30 minutes.
What fruits are added to the salad?
The recipe calls for green seedless grapes and drained mandarin oranges.
How should the almonds be prepared?
The slivered almonds should be toasted before being added.
How do I keep the fruit from breaking?
Toss the mixture gently when folding in the grapes and oranges to avoid breaking them.
How is the salad served?
Place a leaf of lettuce on each plate and spoon the chicken salad mixture on top.
What are the recommended garnishes?
You can garnish with additional mandarin orange sections and clusters of green grapes.
How much celery is needed?
The recipe requires 1 cup of diced celery.
How much lemon juice is used?
2 tablespoons of lemon juice are needed.
How much onion should I add?
Use 1 tablespoon of minced onion.
What size can of mandarin oranges is required?
One 11-ounce can of mandarin oranges, drained.
What amount of almonds is used?
One 2-ounce package of slivered almonds.
How much mayonnaise is in the recipe?
The recipe uses 1/3 cup of mayonnaise.
Is this recipe good for picnics?
Yes, it is described as perfect for picnics, luncheons, and special occasions.
What type of grapes are best for this recipe?
Green seedless grapes are recommended.
How much salt is added?
1/2 teaspoon of salt is used.
What are the search tags for this recipe?
Tags include salad, chicken, mandarin oranges, grapes, lunch, snacks, healthy, refreshing, nuts, and citrus.