Fruity Chicken Salad with Minted Orange Dressing - Merry Christmas

[JulieO]

It was a perfect day for something like this.  

I made half of the chicken salad part of the recipe and the full amount of the dressing as I thought if it was anything like the Vietnamese Dressing of Tenina’s then it would be very good.  It is.  

I did reduce the palm sugar to 30g as my oranges were quite sweet anyway, used a deseeded, long red chilli (still had a good bite) and only added a good shake of fish sauce.  

I made the dressing first and didn’t clean the bowl before continuing with the recipe.

The only thing that I will change next time;  is to use the flesh from a cooked chicken, whether it’s one I’ve made or a bbq one from the store.

The left over dressing will be used up for sure, it’s delicious!  

[maddy]

It looks delicious too Julie  .....the whole salad screams Summer to me!

[*suzanne*]

Wow Julie that looks absolutely delicious

[Wonder]

Looks fantastic Julie. I really think Tnina should contract you to test and photograph for her next book, you really bring her recipes to life.

[judydawn]

Colourful for sure, lovely salad Tenina and Julie, you have done the recipe justice.

[JulieO]

Looks fantastic Julie. I really think Tnina should contract you to test and photograph for her next book, you really bring her recipes to life.

Too much pressure Wonder. 

Thanks girls, really enjoyed the flavours of this, can see me using the dressing quite a bit. 

[KarenH]

Wow Julie - this looks just sensational!  Cant wait to try it!

Where is Tenina's Vietnamese dressing recipe that you mentioned?  I couldn't find it on her blog .....

[judydawn]

Karen I think Julie means the one from the Dinner Spinner book.

[JulieO]

Yes I do, thanks Judy. 

[achookwoman]

Made this recipe tonight for dinner,  Lovely.  I liked the combination of veg and fruit.  Like Julie i used a bought BBQ chook.
The dressing is a nice blend. Perfect for a hot night and although light it was quite filling.  I will make this again.  Thanks Tenina.

[Tenina]

Looks fantastic Julie. I really think Tnina should contract you to test and photograph for her next book, you really bring her recipes to life.

[jo_nz]

I made this for dinner tonight - really satisfying, even for DH who would not generally consider a salad a complete meal.  He loved it and after the first bite said "you can make this again".
 
The only change I made was using apricots instead of mangoes - mangoes were $6.99 each.  Oh, and only put in a tiny bit of chilli - the kids find things too spicy, so starting slow.

Absolutely delicious - I'm just slightly disapponted how little is left as I was planning on taking the rest for lunch tomorrow LOL.

[Amanda]

I made this one for Xmas eve dinner with friends using prawns instead of chook - it was lovely!
I didn't use strawberries either - but subbed with orange segments instead.

[achookwoman]

Love this dressing.  Have used it several times on different salads.

[Blue Wren88]

This is my absolute favourite salad ever!

The dressing is delicious & makes a lot, so I store it in the fridge as it keeps well.
With the quinoa & chicken, the salad is substantial enough & loved by the men in the family too!