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Spinach Salad with Ginger Dressing and Sesame Chicken
Servings = 3 | Serving size =salad with 4 ounces chicken
This recipe can be multiplied by 2,3.
This recipe makes great sandwiches the next day. Serve with 2 ounces brown bread and a tablespoon of Orange Marmalade.
| 2 Tbsp | grapeseed oil |
| 1/4 cup | frozen orange juice concentrate (thawed) |
| 1/8 tsp | salt |
| 1/8 tsp | fresh ground black pepper |
| 2 Tbsp | crystallized ginger (minced) |
| 1 tsp | minced parsley |
| 1 Tbsp | minced chives |
| 3 Tbsp | slivered almonds |
| 3 Tbsp | black sesame seeds |
| 3 | 4 ounce boneless chicken breasts (cut into 1 inch strips) |
| spray olive oil | |
| 1/8 tsp | salt |
| 9 ounces | baby spinach |
| 1 15 ounce can | mandarin oranges (drained of all syrup) |
| 1/2 small | red onion (sliced thinly as possible) |
Place the grapeseed oil, orange juice concentrate, salt, pepper, ginger, parsley and chives in a mini chopper or blender. Process until smooth and chill.
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place a medium sized skillet in the oven.
Place the almonds in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook, tossing frequently, until slightly browned and remove from the heat.
Place the sesame seeds on a sheet of waxed paper. Place the chicken strips one at a time in the sesame seeds to coat just one side of each strip.
Remove the hot pan from the oven and spray lightly with olive oil. Place the chicken strips in the pan with the coated side down. Sprinkle the 1/8 teaspoon salt over the uncoated side and return the pan to the oven. After about 7 minutes turn the chicken strips over. The chicken will take another 8 - 10 minutes to cook.
While the chicken is cooking place the spinach in a large bowl with the chilled dressing. Toss until well coated. Divide between three plates. Sprinkle the mandarin oranges around the plate and then top with the toasted almonds and sliced red onion.
When the chicken is done place the strips on top of the salad and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: salad with 4 ounces chicken | Servings 3
Calories 393 | Calories from Fat 167
Amount Per Serving (% Daily Value)
Total Fat 19g (30%) | Saturated Fat 2g (11%)
Monounsaturated Fat 6g | Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 66 mg (22 %) | Sodium 346 mg (14 %)
Total Carbohydrates 24g (8%) | Sugars 15g
Dietary Fiber 5g (22%) | Protein 33g
Vitamin A 181% | Vitamin C 36 % | Calcium 15% | Iron 25%
Vitamin K 422 mcg | Potassium 1148 mg | Magnesium 161 mg
"On the subject of spinach: divide into little piles. Rearrange again into new piles. After five of six maneuvers, sit back and say you are full."
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Delia Ephron, Writer
The refrigerator light goes on...
This is a lovely spring salad with everything. Healthy fats, lean meats, nuts, seeds, fruit, fiber, vitamins.... It’s an easy weeknight meal but the chicken can be made ahead and the salad served for a dinner party with quick assembly.