Grilled Orange Vinaigrette Chicken Salad

Lots of oranges in this one. There's orange juice in the dressing and mandarin orange sections in the salad. And the grilled chicken is basted and grilled with a bit of the orange marinade.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 239 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup orange juice
• 1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
• 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 head romaine lettuce- rinsed, dried and chopped
• ½ cup white wine vinegar
• 4 tablespoons salt-free garlic and herb seasoning blend
• 1 cup chopped fresh broccoli
• 1 cup chopped baby carrots

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat grill for medium-high heat.

Step 2

In a bowl, whisk together the orange juice, vinegar, olive oil, seasoning blend, and sugar. Set aside about 1/2 cup for basting.

Step 3

Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill chicken for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, basting frequently with the reserved portion of the dressing, or until juices run clear. Cool, and cut into strips. Discard basting sauce.

Step 4

In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce, oranges, broccoli, and carrots. Top the salad with grilled chicken strips, and drizzle with remaining dressing to serve.