Chicken Salad Ambrosia Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time20 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings6
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Bottled italian dressing1/4 Cup (16 tbs) (For the Dressing:)
 Orange juice1/4 Cup (16 tbs) (For the Dressing:)
 Honey1 Teaspoon (For the Dressing:)
 Sesame seeds1 Tablespoon, toasted (For the Dressing:)
 Orange rind3/4 Teaspoon, grated (For the Dressing:)
 Cooked chicken3 Cup (16 tbs), canned (For the Salad:)
 Fresh salad greens - 6 cups, crisp and torn in bite-size pieces (arugula, radicchio and other lettuce)
 Cucumber1 Cup (16 tbs), sliced (For the Salad:)
 Cherry tomatoes12 (For the Salad:)
 Celery1 Cup (16 tbs), chopped (For the Salad:)
 Mandarin oranges1 Can (10oz), drained (For the Salad:)
 Seedless green grapes1/2 Cup (16 tbs) (For the Salad:)
 Pecans1/2 Cup (16 tbs), chopped (For the Salad:)

Directions

MAKING
1. To make the dressing, in a bowl or jar, combine the dressing ingredients.
2. Whisk with a fork or close lid and shake until well amalgamated.
3. Chill the dressing until ready to serve, whisking or shaking before use.
4. Just before serving time, in a large salad bowl, combine the salad ingredients and toss well to mix.

SERVING
5. Serve in the bowl or heap onto individual plates.
6. Drizzle dressing over each salad or serve separately on the side, in small dressing dishes, to be spooned over the salad as desired.
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