Easy Almond Chicken Salad To Go
This recipe makes 1 servings
Nutritional Info |
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|---|---|
| Per serving: about | - |
| cal | 582582 cal |
| pro | 30 g30g pro |
| total fat | 39 g39g total fat |
| sat. fat | 5 g5g sat. fat |
| carb | 34 g34g carb |
| fibre | 8 g8g fibre |
| chol | 62 mg62mg chol |
| sodium | 341 mg341mg sodium |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 1414 calcium |
| iron | 3131 iron |
| vit A | 183183 vit A |
| vit C | 7272 vit C |
| folate | 8686 folate |
To keep this salad crisp and fresh, top the Starter Salad with the chicken, almonds and raisins before leaving home. Then toss with the dressing just before eating.
Ingredients
- 3 cups starter salad , (see below)3 cups starter salad, (see below)
- 1/2 cup cubed cooked chicken 1/2 cup cubed cooked chicken
- 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
- 2 tbsp raisins 2 tbsp raisins or dried cranberries
- 2 tbsp parsley vinaigrette , (see below)2 tbsp parsley vinaigrette, (see below)
Preparation
Additional information : Starter Salad: In large airtight container or bowl, combine 6 cups (1.5 L) torn romaine lettuce; 2 carrots, grated; 2 stalks celery, chopped; and 1/2 cup (125 mL) thinly sliced red or green onions. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate for up to 3 days.)
Makes 9 cups (2.25 L), or 3 servings.
Parsley Vinaigrette: In airtight jar, shake together 1/4 cup (50 mL) extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp (25 mL) minced fresh parsley; 2 tbsp (25 mL) lemon juice or cider vinegar; 1 clove garlic, minced; and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate for up to 3 days.)
Makes about 1/3 cup (175 mL).
Per 1 tbsp (15 mL): about 92 cal, trace pro, 10 g total fat (1 g sat. fat), 1 g carb, 0 g fibre, 0 mg chol, 110 mg sodium. % RDI: 1% iron, 1% vit A, 5% vit C, 1% folate.
Source : Canadian Living Magazine: September 2007
- Keywords : Salad; Chicken; Nuts; Make-Ahead; Raisins;
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