POINTSŪ Value | 4 Servings | 4 Preparation Time | 20 min Cooking Time | 30 min Level of Difficulty | Moderate
This tropical citrus salad is the perfect light meal for summer, and most of the preparation can be done in advance.
3/4 oz garlic-flavored salad dressing mix, 1 package 1/4 cup white vinegar 2 oz frozen orange juice concentrate, prepared with 4 oz water 6 oz uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast 1 sprays cooking spray 1 tsp lemon pepper 1/4 cup slivered almonds 10 oz mixed greens, prepackaged and ready-to-eat 4 medium celery, stalks, chopped 4 medium scallion(s), chopped 2 medium mango(es), chopped and cubed
Instructions
1. To make salad dressing, combine salad dressing mix with vinegar and 1/2 cup of orange juice in a small bowl. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. 2. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a small baking pan with cooking spray. Place chicken breasts in pan; pour remaining 1/4 cup of orange juice over chicken and sprinkle with lemon pepper seasoning. Bake chicken for 30 minutes; cool and dice into 1/2-inch pieces. 3. While chicken is cooking, place almonds on a jelly roll pan and bake in oven alongside chicken for 10 minutes; cool and set aside. 4. Toss salad greens, celery, scallions and chicken with dressing; divide among 4 plates. Top each with 1/4 of mango and 1 tablespoon of almonds.
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