Carrot and Orange Salad with Spiced Chicken
A fresh, vibrant dish that's both nutritious and satisfying. The combination of sweet citrus, crisp carrots, and warmly spiced chicken creates a perfect balance of flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 large carrots julienned or grated
- 2 oranges segmented
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves
- ⅓ cup pistachios roughly chopped
- 2 cups mixed salad greens
- 3 tablespoons orange juice fresh
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix all the spices for the chicken in a small bowl. Coat the chicken breasts evenly with the spice mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- While the chicken cooks, prepare the dressing by whisking together orange juice, olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine the julienned carrots, orange segments, and mixed greens.
- Slice the rested chicken into strips.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently.
- Top with sliced chicken, chopped pistachios, and fresh mint leaves.