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Title: Fruity Chicken Salad with Minted Orange Dressing - Merry Christmas
Post by: JulieO on November 28, 2012, 08:24:25 am
It was a perfect day for something like this.   :D

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.  :P

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!  :D

(http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii26/ragdoll128/Very%20New%20Savoury/IMG_2826-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Fruity Chicken Salad with Minted Orange Dressing - Merry Christmas
Post by: maddy on November 28, 2012, 08:54:01 am
It looks delicious too Julie  :-*.....the whole salad screams Summer to me!
Title: Re: Re: Fruity Chicken Salad with Minted Orange Dressing - Merry Christmas
Post by: *suzanne* on November 28, 2012, 10:20:11 am
Wow Julie that looks absolutely delicious
Title: Re: Fruity Chicken Salad with Minted Orange Dressing - Merry Christmas
Post by: Wonder on November 28, 2012, 11:18:09 am
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.
Title: Re: Fruity Chicken Salad with Minted Orange Dressing - Merry Christmas
Post by: judydawn on November 28, 2012, 11:21:20 am
Colourful for sure, lovely salad Tenina and Julie, you have done the recipe justice.
Title: Re: Fruity Chicken Salad with Minted Orange Dressing - Merry Christmas
Post by: JulieO on November 28, 2012, 11:46:31 am
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.  ;D

Thanks girls, really enjoyed the flavours of this, can see me using the dressing quite a bit.  :D
Title: Re: Fruity Chicken Salad with Minted Orange Dressing - Merry Christmas
Post by: KarenH on November 28, 2012, 12:00:44 pm
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 .....
Title: Re: Fruity Chicken Salad with Minted Orange Dressing - Merry Christmas
Post by: judydawn on November 28, 2012, 12:06:01 pm
Karen I think Julie means the one from the Dinner Spinner book.
Title: Re: Fruity Chicken Salad with Minted Orange Dressing - Merry Christmas
Post by: JulieO on November 28, 2012, 01:09:15 pm
Yes I do, thanks Judy.  :D
Title: Re: Fruity Chicken Salad with Minted Orange Dressing - Merry Christmas
Post by: achookwoman on November 29, 2012, 08:58:20 am
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.
Title: Re: Fruity Chicken Salad with Minted Orange Dressing - Merry Christmas
Post by: Tenina on December 10, 2012, 01:22:53 am
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.

:D :D
Title: Re: Fruity Chicken Salad with Minted Orange Dressing - Merry Christmas
Post by: jo_nz on January 10, 2013, 05:00:54 am
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.
Title: Re: Fruity Chicken Salad with Minted Orange Dressing - Merry Christmas
Post by: Amanda on January 10, 2013, 05:28:03 am
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.
Title: Re: Fruity Chicken Salad with Minted Orange Dressing - Merry Christmas
Post by: achookwoman on January 11, 2013, 09:52:16 am
Love this dressing.  Have used it several times on different salads.
Title: Re: Fruity Chicken Salad with Minted Orange Dressing - Merry Christmas
Post by: Blue Wren88 on January 17, 2013, 10:11:59 am
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!
Title: Re: Fruity Chicken Salad with Minted Orange Dressing - Merry Christmas
Post by: KarenH on January 25, 2013, 09:16:36 pm
How long do you think this dressing will last in the fridge?   I have some that has been there over a week - still smells fine - and was wondering if it would be OK to use tomorrow?
Title: Re: Fruity Chicken Salad with Minted Orange Dressing - Merry Christmas
Post by: Tenina on January 30, 2013, 01:05:38 am
How long do you think this dressing will last in the fridge?   I have some that has been there over a week - still smells fine - and was wondering if it would be OK to use tomorrow?

Personally I think the dressing goes a little bitter after a day…so like to use it all up first go…but it should keep well. It wont go off. But just the flavour of the mint becomes a little acidic and bitter…(a lot like me with age!)
Title: Re: Fruity Chicken Salad with Minted Orange Dressing - Merry Christmas
Post by: judydawn on January 30, 2013, 01:16:02 am
I know I am a pest Tenina but maybe another note that could be included with recipes - how long to keep dressings. 
Title: Re: Fruity Chicken Salad with Minted Orange Dressing - Merry Christmas
Post by: KarenH on January 30, 2013, 06:33:58 am
Thanks Tenina - mayabe my taste buds arent that sophisticated, because I have been using it on my lunch for work every day this week - just throwing together some salad stuff with some left over roasted chicken meat, and the left over dressing.  Still absolutely delicious!  I cant taste any bitterness at all  ;D
Title: Re: Fruity Chicken Salad with Minted Orange Dressing - Merry Christmas
Post by: troupie on January 17, 2015, 05:25:57 am
Just bringing this one to attention again; we had it for Christmas lunch with other meats. I used cooked chicken as others have done and loved the dressing which we used up over the rest of the week; not bitter to us. Great summer salad especially if entertaining.