Sweet Citrus Chicken Salad
Traditional chicken salad gets a mayo-free twist with a bright and fresh orange dressing.
Ingredients
- 1 pound about 4 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great!)
- 3/4 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup sliced green onion
- 1/3 cup dried Cranberries
- 1/4 cup sliced toasted almonds tip: buy bagged ones in the produce section by the salad toppers
- 1/2 cup thawed frozen orange juice concentrate not diluted
- 1/2 cup light olive oil*
Instructions
- Combine chicken, celery, green onion, and cranberries in a bowl. Set aside.
- Whisk together orange juice concentrate and olive oil until smooth. Start pouring over chicken mixture to combine. *You may not use all of the dressing.* Use as much as you need to coat to your liking and toss together. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Chill for 2 hours or more, then gently mix in almonds before serving.
Notes
*Look for olive oil labeled "Light". This doesn't not mean light in calories- it refers to the flavor. Light olive oil has a very mild flavor- if you use regular extra virgin olive oil, it will impart a stronger olive flavor to your salad. We suggest the light!
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