Orange Fruit Chicken Salad

Brighten up your meal with this refreshing Orange Fruit Chicken Salad—a delightful fusion of zesty citrus, juicy red grapes, crisp cucumber, and tender shredded chicken, all nestled on a bed of mixed salad greens. Elevated with the crunch of toasted almonds and the creamy tang of crumbled feta cheese, this vibrant dish is both satisfying and nutritious. A homemade orange-honey vinaigrette ties it all together, balancing sweet and savory notes for a perfect bite every time. Quick to assemble in just 20 minutes, this colorful salad is an excellent choice for a light lunch, a side dish, or a show-stopping addition to any dinner party table.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Chicken breast (cooked and shredded)
• 2 whole Oranges
• 4 cups Mixed salad greens
• 1 cup Red seedless grapes (halved)
• 1 medium Cucumber (sliced into thin rounds)
• 0.5 cup Almonds (toasted and sliced)
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese (crumbled)
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Fresh orange juice
• 2 teaspoons Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Peel the oranges, removing as much of the white pith as possible. Slice them into rounds or segments and set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, salad greens, halved grapes, sliced cucumber, and orange slices.

Step 3

Sprinkle the toasted almonds and crumbled feta cheese over the salad mixture.

Step 4

In a smaller bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh orange juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 5

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 6

Serve immediately, garnished with additional almonds or feta, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1458.7 grams (1458.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2188

Total Fat 117.80g	151%
Saturated Fat 31.80g	159%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.10g
Cholesterol 512mg	171%
Sodium 3068mg	133%
Total Carbohydrate 102.70g	37%
Dietary Fiber 16.80g	60%
Total Sugars 68.80g
Protein 181.60g	363%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1025mg	79%
Iron 11mg	62%
Potassium 3132mg	67%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.2%

Protein: 33.1%

Carbs: 18.7%