Chicken Salad with Almonds Recipe
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: Serves 4
Description:
Enjoy a delightful Chicken Salad with Almonds that’s bursting with flavors and textures. This recipe combines tender chicken, crisp vegetables, crunchy almonds, and a savory soy sauce dressing, making it a perfect dish for any occasion.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
- 8 cups lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 can (8 oz) water chestnuts, drained and sliced
- 1/2 cup almonds, toasted
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
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Prepare the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, olive oil, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined. Set aside.
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Assemble the Salad:
- In a large salad bowl, combine the diced chicken breast, torn lettuce leaves, sliced green onions, and water chestnuts.
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Toss with Dressing:
- Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss gently to coat everything evenly with the dressing.
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Add Almonds:
- Just before serving, sprinkle the toasted almonds over the salad for that extra crunch and nutty flavor.
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Serve:
- Divide the salad into individual serving plates or bowls. Enjoy your Chicken Salad with Almonds immediately!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 592.2
- Total Fat: 45.1g
- Saturated Fat: 6.8g
- Cholesterol: 68.7mg
- Sodium: 910.3mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 23.7g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.5g
- Sugars: 7.1g
- Protein: 24.8g
Recipe Notes:
- Toasting Almonds: For best results, toast the almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Make-Ahead Tip: You can prepare the dressing and salad ingredients ahead of time and toss them together just before serving to maintain freshness and crunchiness.
- Variations: Feel free to add other ingredients such as cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, or even mandarin oranges to enhance the flavors and textures of this salad.
This Chicken Salad with Almonds is not only quick and easy to make but also nutritious and packed with delicious flavors that everyone will love. Perfect for a light lunch, dinner, or even as a side dish at your next gathering!
