Lunch

Mandarin chicken & pepita salad

Ready-to-eat chicken, clementine segments and cucumber over spinach with pepitas and crackers.

7 min Serves 2 Estimated 7-min prep · no cooking

No cooking requiredBowls & saladsquick lunchno-cook lunchcold luncheasy work lunchUnder 15 min Freeze Components Only · Only the cooked protein freezes well (best quality within 2–3 months); the fresh greens and vegetables do not.

Full recipe: 1 complete lunch, including all listed sides
Serving size: 1 complete lunch
Servings per batch: 1

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Contains: Wheat

Ingredients

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Nutrition per serving

Estimated nutrition per serving — 1 complete lunch

Calories	430
Total fat	14 g
Saturated fat	2.5 gKeep low
Sodium	470 mg
Total carbohydrate	41 g
Fiber	7 g
Total sugars	15 g
Added sugars	Not available
Protein	35 g

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Heart-healthy tips

Chicken must already be fully cooked and ready to eat.
No cooking, heating or toasting needed — just assemble.
Keep refrigerated (40°F / 4°C or below) until ready to eat. For transport, use an insulated lunch bag with at least two cold sources. Don't leave it out more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F / 32°C).

Storage & Meal Prep Tips

Applies to: Fresh assembled salad, after assembling. Times assume safe preparation, prompt cooling when needed, a refrigerator at 40°F / 4°C or below, and a freezer at 0°F / -18°C or below.

Refrigerator: After assembling: refrigerate and enjoy within 1 day — dressed greens wilt quickly.

Freezer: Freeze components only. Only the cooked protein freezes well (best quality within 2–3 months); the fresh greens and vegetables do not.

To reheat or serve: Serve cold or at room temperature.

Meal prep tip: Freeze just the cooked protein portion; assemble the salad fresh.

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Complete the meal

Sides chosen to complement this dish — nothing it already has.

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