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Orange And Date Chicken Salad J
Ingredients
- A refreshing alternative for lunch on a warm yom tov day.
- Serves 8.
- 4 c. orange juice
- 4 lb skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1/2 c. minced dates
- 1/2 c. slivered almonds, toasted
- 2 c. canned mandarin orange segments, reserving 2/3 c. syrup
- 1 c. frzn petite peas, thawed
- 4 c. Boston lettuce
- Dressing
- 2/3 c. juice from mandarin oranges
- 6 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 6 Tbsp. canola oil
- 6 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
- 3 tsp cinnamon
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- In a large saucepan, bring the orange juice to a boil. Add in the chicken cubes.
- Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 20 min. Remove from heat and cold. Remove chicken from orange juice. In a large bowl combine chicken, dates, almonds, oranges and peas. Combine all dressing ingredients and pour over chicken mix. Toss. Arrange lettuce leaves on a large platter. Top with chicken mix and serve. If not serving immediately, keep refrigerated.
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