Almond Chicken Salad

Name: Almond Chicken Salad recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 4 green onions, thinly sliced; 1 large carrot, shredded; 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch pieces; ½ pound sugar snap peas, halved; 2 cups chopped, cooked chicken breast meat; ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves; ½ cup blanched slivered almonds, toasted; 2 tablespoons white sugar; 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar; 1 ½ tablespoons sesame oil; 1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce; 1 tablespoon ground dry mustard

by William Hernandez 1 year ago

4.2 (10)

323.4 kcal

19.7 g carbs

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Description

This is a great summer salad that can be prepared ahead of time so you can enjoy the day.

Ingredients

4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 large carrot, shredded
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
½ pound sugar snap peas, halved
2 cups chopped, cooked chicken breast meat
½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
½ cup blanched slivered almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 ½ tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon ground dry mustard

Directions

1. In a large bowl, mix together the onions, carrot, red pepper, peas, chicken, cilantro and almonds. Set aside.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, teriyaki sauce and dry mustard until smooth. Pour over salad mixture and toss until coated. Serve in pita pockets or on a bed of lettuce.

Nutrition Facts

serving: 4 servings

calories: 323.4 kcal

carbohydrates: 19.7 g

protein: 26.3 g

saturated fat: 1.8 g

cholesterol: 53.9 mg

sodium: 236.8 mg

fiber: 4.4 g

sugar: 9.9 g