Description
This Chicken Ala Mondo Salad is a delightful combination of tender chicken, mixed greens, crunchy almonds, sweet mandarin oranges, and savory cheese, all tossed in a flavorful dressing. It’s a refreshing and satisfying salad that’s perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 6 cups mixed salad greens (such as romaine, spinach, and arugula)
- ½ cup sliced almonds, toasted
- ½ cup mandarin orange segments, drained
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup crispy chow mein noodles (optional)
- ¼ cup balsamic vinaigrette or sesame-ginger dressing
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, shredded chicken, mandarin oranges, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and mozzarella cheese. Toss gently to distribute the ingredients evenly.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle the toasted sliced almonds and crispy chow mein noodles over the top.
- Drizzle Dressing: Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette or sesame-ginger dressing just before serving.
- Serve: Toss again if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Grilled or rotisserie chicken works great for this recipe.
- Swap in cashews or walnuts for the almonds if preferred.
- To make it dairy-free, omit the mozzarella or use a dairy-free cheese alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
