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Almond Chicken Salad

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

Directions

In a large bowl, mix together the onions, carrot, red pepper, peas, chicken, cilantro and almonds. Set aside.
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.

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PREP 30 mins
READY IN 30 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jan 25, 2004

I love Chinese Chicken Salad! I altered this recipe a bit and served it to a group of 30 people and it turned out fantastic. I added the following: 1 green pepper sliced; sliced mushrooms; two 11 ounce cans mandarin orange segments (juice drained); 1 small can rice noodles. I also thought the dressing was way too spicey (hot) so I changed it too, which made the salad taste much better. Dressing: 2 Tbsp white sugar, 2 Tbsp white vinegar, 3/4 Tbsp sesame oil, 3/4 tsp ground dry mustard, 3 Tbsp Teriyaki Sauce (I used Angostura brand which has less sodium than other brands).

—POLGARA987

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 25, 2004

I personally liked this salad (which is more of a meal than a side dish) but the others in the household thought it was a bit too busy. Nice crunch. I added mandarin orange segments for a bit of moisture and sweetness and they were a nice addition.

—CRIMSONANDCLOVER

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Jan 25, 2004

Great salad! Just a little too spicy for me - I will use half the dry mustard next time. I also added a can of chopped water chestnuts. Thanks for the recipe!

—KRANEY

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Jan 25, 2004

I found this to be very good, only I left off the dressing that was given and instead added a couple of tablespoons of mayonnaise, and served on bread like sandwiches. Delicious!

—LAUREL HATFIELD

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Oct 27, 2003

This was good tossed with Napa (Chinese) cabbage. I also used it as a filling for the popular new "lettuce wraps." It was very good.

—KIMIRAEJ

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Jan 25, 2004

This is the dressing recipe I've been searching forever for! I also cut the mustard (heh heh) in half, but will add a touch more next time, just to see how that goes. I served mine over ramen noodles, and added thinly sliced nappa/chinese cabbage to it. I doubled the dressing recipe, drizzled it over the noodles, then the salad..layered them in single serving bowls, then kept the rest of the dressing on the side. This is a really terrific salad on a hot day!

—MOOCHIECAT

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Jan 25, 2004

The dressing really gives this salad an oriental flavor, however, the cilantro was slightly overpowering. I also blanched the snap peas for a minute before adding to the mixture and they were still very crispy. This is a nice, cool summer dish.

—ChefJean

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Jan 25, 2004

This was very yummy. I substituted blanched asparagas for the snow peas because that's what I had on hand. I will make it again!

—KARYJO

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Nutrition

Calories
323 kcal
16%

Carbohydrates
19.7 g
6%

Cholesterol
54 mg
18%

Fat
15.1 g
23%

Fiber
4.4 g
18%

Protein
26.3 g
53%

Sodium
237 mg
9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Almond Chicken Salad

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 323
Calories from Fat: 136

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.1g 23 %
** Saturated Fat 1.8g 9 %
** Cholesterol 54mg 18 %
Sodium 237mg 9 %
** Potassium 418mg 12 %
Total Carbohydrates 19.7g 6 %
Dietary Fiber 4.4g 18 %
Protein 26.3g 53 %
** Sugars 9.9g
Vitamin A 93 %
** Vitamin C 83 %
Calcium 12 %
Iron 24 %
** Thiamin 8 %
** Niacin 88 %
** Vitamin B6 24 %
** Magnesium 25 %
** Folate 21 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.