Sunday, January 31, 2021

Sweet Citrus Chicken Salad

  We were looking for something different and quick for a night out hiking - this was perfect!!!

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*

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.