Refreshing and light, this orange Thai chicken salad is bursting with bright citrus flavors and delicious Thai peanut dressing. If you don’t have time to grill chicken breasts, a rotisserie chicken is a great shortcut.
Servings: 4
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 298
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 32mg
- Sodium: 367mg
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 head butter lettuce, torn
- 2 cups mixed greens
- 3 Mandarin oranges, peeled and segmented
- 1 carrot, peeled and thinly julienned
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup walnuts or peanuts
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (4 oz each), grilled
Dressing
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp tamari or soy sauce (gluten free if needed)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Directions
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine all the salad ingredients except the chicken.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, combine all the dressing ingredients and whisk until blended.
- Slice the chicken and arrange it over the salad greens.
- Drizzle with the dressing and serve.
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