Name: Cheesecake Factory Luau Salad (Standard)
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb Boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 tbsp Soy sauce; 1 tsp Ginger-ground; 1/2 tsp Garlic powder; 1/2 cup Mayonnaise; 1/4 cup Coconut cream; 2 tbsp Pineapple juice; 1 tbsp Rice vinegar; 1 tsp Sugar; 8 cups Mixed greens; 1 can (11 oz) Mandarin oranges-drained; 1/2 cup Shredded carrots; 1/4 cup Sliced almonds; 1/4 cup Toasted coconut flakes; 1/4 cup Crispy wonton strips

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A simplified version of the Cheesecake Factory's Luau Salad, perfect for a weeknight meal. It features grilled chicken, mixed greens, mandarin oranges, and a creamy coconut dressing.

Total 45 min

Serves 4

Steps 7

Ingredients 15

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Chicken
1 lb 450 g Boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tbsp 15 mL Soy sauce
1 tsp 5 mL Ginger-ground
tsp 2.5 mL Garlic powder
Dressing
cup 120 mL Mayonnaise
cup 60 mL Coconut cream
2 tbsp 30 mL Pineapple juice
1 tbsp 15 mL Rice vinegar
1 tsp 5 mL Sugar
Salad
8 cups 1920 mL Mixed greens
1 can (11 oz) 312 g Mandarin oranges-drained
cup 60 g Shredded carrots
cup 30 g Sliced almonds
cup 30 g Toasted coconut flakes
cup 30 g Crispy wonton strips

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Instructions

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Marinate the Chicken in Soy sauce, Ginger, and Garlic powder for at least 15 minutes.
Grill or pan-fry the Chicken until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F / 74°C). Let cool and slice.
Prepare the Dressing: In a bowl, combine all Dressing ingredients and whisk until smooth.
In a large bowl, combine Mixed greens, Mandarin oranges, and Shredded carrots.
Add the sliced Chicken to the salad.
Pour the Dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
Garnish with Sliced almonds, Toasted coconut flakes, and Crispy wonton strips. Serve immediately.