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Mandarin Cashew Chicken Salad

Prep time
15 minutes PT15M
Cook time
10–12 minutes PT12M
Yield
2 servings
Difficulty
2 out of 5 on the difficulty scale
Mandarin Cashew Chicken Salad Nugget Markets signature recipes

This simple, crisp, and healthy salad is even better with homemade orange cilantro vinaigrette.

Ingredients

Orange Cilantro Vinaigrette:

  • ⅔ cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons hazelnut oil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon honey

Mandarin Cashew Chicken Salad:

  • 8 ounces chicken breast
  • 4 ounces baby spinach
  • 2 ounces spring mix
  • 2 radishes, sliced
  • 2 ounces red onion, sliced
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 2 satsuma mandarins, peeled and separated
  • 8 toasted cashews, chopped

Preparation

To make the vinaigrette, simmer orange juice in a saucepan over medium heat and reduce by half. Let cool, then whisk together with remaining vinaigrette ingredients in a bowl. Set aside.

For the chicken salad, grill chicken breast on a grill pan or barbecue for 10–12 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, then set aside.

In a large bowl, combine baby spinach, spring mix, radishes, and red onion. Toss with salt, pepper, and vinaigrette until leaves are just coated (you may not need all the dressing). Slice chicken breast and add to salad, then finish with mandarin slices and cashews.

Any extra vinaigrette may be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.