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Asian Chicken & Almond Salad

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Asian Chicken & Almond Salad is a bold and flavorful dish that blends tender strips of chicken with crisp vegetables and crunchy almonds, all tossed in a savory Asian-style dressing. It’s light, refreshing, and perfect for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast or thighs, shredded or sliced
  • 3 cups Napa cabbage or romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup carrots, julienned
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, carrots, green onions, cilantro, and chicken.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated.
  4. Add sliced almonds and toss again just before serving.
  5. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes for deeper flavor.

Notes

  • Use gluten-free tamari for a gluten-free version.
  • Keep salad and dressing separate if prepping ahead.
  • Toasted almonds add extra crunch and flavor.
  • Customize with extra veggies or noodles for variety.

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Keywords: asian chicken salad, almond salad, healthy salad, protein salad, crunchy chicken salad

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