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Mandarin Orange Chicken Salad



This elevated MIND Diet-friendly salad is packed with brain-boosting omega-3s, heart-healthy fats, antioxidants, and high-quality protein—and easy to prepare. Fresh, vibrant, and satisfying, it’s perfect for a quick lunch or dinner while supporting brain and cardiovascular health.

Mandarin Orange Chicken Salad

Servings: 5

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken tenders, raw (not breaded)
  • pepper, to taste
  • garlic powder, to taste
  • 5 cups leafy greens, mixed
  • 1 cup purple cabbage, Shredded
  • 1/2 cup carrots, grated or shredded
  • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup edamame
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 2 cups Mandarin oranges, segments
  • pomegranate seeds, optional
  • 5 tbsp walnuts
  • 5 tbsp hemp seeds
  • salt, to taste

Zesty Citrus Dressing

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 3 tsp maple syrup
  • 3 tsp lemon zest
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Pan-sear for 4–5 minutes per side until cooked through. Slice thinly.
  2. In a large bowl, gently toss the mixed greens, cabbage, carrots and cucumber.
  3. Heat up the edamame (if frozen). To heat frozen edamame: put in a dish in the microwave, cover with water and microwave on high for 2 minutes, stirring halfway through. Drain.
  4. Layer with avocado slices, mandarin orange segments, and pomegranate arils (if using).
  5. Top the salad with sliced chicken.
  6. Sprinkle with walnuts and hemp seeds.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey/maple syrup, and zest.
  8. Season with salt & pepper to taste.
  9. Drizzle the dressing over the salad.

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Published: Mar 18, 2025