Chicken Salad with Toasted Almonds
Elevate your lunch routine with this fresh and flavorful Chicken Salad with Toasted Almonds, a perfect blend of vibrant ingredients and crunchy textures. Juicy shredded chicken pairs beautifully with crisp mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onions, all brought to life with a zesty homemade lemon-honey dressing. The star of the dish is the golden toasted almonds, adding a delightful nutty crunch that takes this salad to new heights. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick, nutritious dish is ideal for a light meal or elegant entertaining. Serve it as a standalone salad or alongside crusty bread for a satisfying combination. Perfect for meal prep, gluten-free diets, or anyone craving a fresh, wholesome bite!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
- 0.5 cups Sliced almonds
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 Cucumber, sliced
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the sliced almonds until they are golden brown and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent burning. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Step 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion.
Step 4
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Step 5
Sprinkle the toasted almonds over the top of the salad as a final garnish.
Step 6
Serve immediately and enjoy your Chicken Salad with Toasted Almonds!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1026.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1653.2 |
| Total Fat 93.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 13.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g | |
| Cholesterol 405.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1719.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 38.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 17.1g | |
| Protein 162.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 361.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2688.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories