Mixed Fruit Chicken Salad

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
72%
Mixed Fruit Chicken Salad
45 min.
2
762kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience with our Mixed Fruit Chicken Salad! This vibrant dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a powerhouse of nutrition, boasting a health score of 72. Perfectly suited for lunch, dinner, or any main course occasion, this salad is a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds.

Imagine tender, chopped chicken breasts mingling with juicy mandarin oranges, sweet pineapple, and crisp celery, all enhanced by the crunch of toasted pecans. Each bite offers a refreshing burst of fruitiness, complemented by the tangy Orange-Raspberry Vinaigrette that ties everything together beautifully. This salad is gluten-free and dairy-free, making it an excellent choice for those with dietary restrictions while still being incredibly satisfying.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe serves two, making it ideal for a cozy meal with a loved one or a nutritious lunch to fuel your day. With a caloric breakdown that emphasizes protein, healthy fats, and wholesome carbohydrates, you can enjoy this dish guilt-free. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to whip up a deliciously healthy Mixed Fruit Chicken Salad that will leave you feeling energized and satisfied!

Ingredients

  • 11 oz mandarin oranges drained canned
  • rib celery stalks chopped
  • cups chicken breast strips/pre-cooked/chopped cooked chopped
  • 0.3 cup pecans chopped
  • cup pineapple fresh chopped
  • servings raspberry vinaigrette 
  • cups grapes green red seedless halved
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 35
  2. Bake pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan 6 to 7 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through.
  3. Toss together chicken and next 5 ingredients in a large bowl.
  4. Add vinaigrette; toss to coat.
  5. Sprinkle with pecans, and serve immediately.
  6. *1 (8-oz.) can pineapple tidbits, drained, may be substituted.

Nutrition Facts

Calories762kcal
Protein47.49%
Fat23.78%
Carbs28.73%

Properties

Glycemic Index
73.33
Glycemic Load
17.67
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
41.24869550311%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.46mg
Delphinidin
0.99mg
Catechin
0.99mg
Epigallocatechin
0.77mg
Epicatechin
0.11mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.31mg
Apigenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.12mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:761.89kcal
38.09%
Fat:20.21g
31.09%
Saturated Fat:3.77g
23.54%
Carbohydrates:54.95g
18.32%
Net Carbohydrates:49.24g
17.9%
Sugar:45.16g
50.18%
Cholesterol:238mg
79.33%
Sodium:519.12mg
22.57%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:90.81g
181.63%
Vitamin B3:39.95mg
199.73%
Vitamin C:97.31mg
117.95%
Selenium:78.66µg
112.37%
Vitamin B6:2mg
99.93%
Manganese:1.53mg
76.72%
Phosphorus:730.33mg
73.03%
Vitamin A:2264.13IU
45.28%
Vitamin B1:0.59mg
39.51%
Potassium:1365.71mg
39.02%
Magnesium:135.43mg
33.86%
Copper:0.65mg
32.39%
Vitamin B5:3.07mg
30.73%
Vitamin B2:0.52mg
30.47%
Zinc:4.45mg
29.67%
Iron:4.47mg
24.81%
Vitamin K:24.23µg
23.08%
Fiber:5.71g
22.84%
Vitamin B12:0.95µg
15.87%
Folate:40.22µg
10.06%
Vitamin E:1.49mg
9.91%
Calcium:96.65mg
9.67%
Vitamin D:0.28µg
1.87%
Source:My Recipes