Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
1 cup

romaine lettuce

chopped

1 cup

spinach

chopped

1 tbsp

carrot

shredded

0.5 cup

red cabbage

shredded

4 unit

boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 tbsp

coconut

1 tbsp

slivered almonds

toasted

1 unit

mandarin orange

sectioned and drained

0.5 slice

fresh pineapple

round slice

1 slice

orange

round slice

1 cup

teriyaki sauce

1 cup

honey

1 cup

water

0.25 unit

onion

medium

2 tsp

lemon juice

1 cup

sugar

granulated

0.75 tbsp

dry mustard

0.5 tsp

salt

0.5 cup

cider vinegar

1 cup

vegetable oil

1 tsp

celery seed

0.25 cup

fresh orange

chopped with pulp and peel

Step 1
~3 min

Prepare the teriyaki marinade by combining teriyaki sauce, honey, and water.

Step 2
~3 min

Marinate chicken breasts in teriyaki marinade for 2 hours.

Step 3
~3 min

Remove chicken from marinade and broil until cooked through.

Step 4
~3 min

Cut broiled chicken into strips.

Step 5
~3 min

Prepare the salad by tossing together romaine lettuce, spinach, shredded carrot, and red cabbage.

Step 6
~3 min

Place the broiled chicken strips on top of the greens.

Step 7
~3 min

Sprinkle coconut along each side of the chicken. Top with toasted almonds.

Step 8
~3 min

Arrange mandarin orange segments, pineapple, and orange slices in alternating clusters around the plate.

Step 9
~3 min

Prepare the orange-celery seed dressing by pureeing the onion in a blender with lemon juice. Set aside.

Step 10
~3 min

Combine sugar, dry mustard, salt, and cider vinegar in a double boiler.

Step 11
~3 min

Bring to a boil for 1 minute.

Step 12
~3 min

Cool until lukewarm, then blend on low speed with mixer for 5 minutes.

Step 13
~3 min

Add the oil, onion mixture, celery seeds, and chopped orange, and blend at medium speed for 10 minutes.

Step 14
~3 min

Bottle and store in refrigerator. Serve dressing at room temperature.

Step 15
~3 min

Ladle warm orange-celery seed dressing over the salad just before serving. Serve while chicken is warm.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a spicier dressing, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.

Toast the almonds for a more intense flavor.

Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

The dressing can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a light lunch or dinner.

Pairs well with a side of crusty bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Crusty bread
Fruit salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

A modern take on classic American salads, incorporating tropical flavors.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Summer picnics
Outdoor gatherings

Occasion Tags

Summer
Picnic
Party

Popularity Score

65/100

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