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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
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.
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.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the toasted almonds over the top of the salad as a final garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Chicken Salad with Toasted Almonds!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1653 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 93.6 g | 120% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.0 g | 65% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 406 mg | 135% | |
| Sodium | 1719 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.7 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.0 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.1 g | ||
| Protein | 162.8 g | 326% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 361 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 2688 mg | 57% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
