Orange Chicken And Mixed Greens Salad Recipes

ORANGE, WALNUT, GORGONZOLA AND MIXED GREENS SALAD WITH FRESH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place the walnuts in a skillet over medium heat. Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until lightly browned.
• In a large bowl, toss the toasted walnuts, salad greens, oranges, and red onion.
• In a large jar with a lid, mix the olive oil, vegetable oil, orange juice, sugar, vinegar, mustard, oregano, and pepper. Seal jar, and shake to mix.
• Divide the salad greens mixture into individual servings. To serve, sprinkle with Gorgonzola cheese, and drizzle with the dressing mixture.

THREE-IN-ONE SALAD: CHICKEN, SALAD GREENS, FRESH FRUIT

Steps:

• SALAD:.
• Chill a large serving bowl; add the first nine ingredients and gently toss with the vinaigrette. Top with the goat cheese crumbles; spoon onto 4 chilled serving plates. A warm, crusty baguette and a glass of Sauvignon Blanc wine make this meal complete. ENJOY!
• RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE:.
• Combine vinegar, onion, and honey in food processor or blender; process until well blended. With the motor running, slowly add in the oil. Process.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste; add the parsley. Transfer to large screw-top jar or container with lid.
• The vinaigrette can be made 1 day ahead. Bring to room temperature and whisk before serving. Makes about 1 cup.

ORANGE CHICKEN AND MIXED GREENS SALAD

Steps:

• Mix 2/3 cup orange juice, honey, 3 garlic cloves, minced thyme and orange peel in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Add chicken breasts and turn to coat. Cover and chill overnight, turning occasionally.
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Remove chicken from marinade; reserve marinade. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Grill chicken until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to plate.
• Boil reserved marinade in heavy small saucepan until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 10 minutes. Cut oranges between membranes to release segments. (Chicken, reduced marinade and orange segments can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Cover separately and store at room temperature. Rewarm marinade before using.)
• Whisk oil, vinegar, shallot and remaining 1/4 cup orange juice and garlic clove in small bowl to blend. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Combine greens, bell pepper and orange segments in a very large bowl. Toss with dressing. Arrange greens in center of large platter.