Delicious and beautiful to look at…describes this vibrant Citrus Almond Chicken Salad for a refreshing meal! Loaded with crisp veggies and juicy citrus, it’s perfect for a nutritious lunch!
Ingredients:
3 cups thinly sliced Napa or green cabbage
1 cup thinly sliced red cabbage
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup thinly sliced sugar snap peas
3 green onions, thinly sliced (white and green parts)
3 cups cooked, shredded chicken (about 12 ounces cooked)
1 cup orange segments (can use drained canned mandarin oranges or fresh)
1 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves
⅓ cup toasted slivered or sliced almonds
Optional: Black and/or white sesame seeds for garnish
Dressing:
¼ cup unseasoned rice vinegar
3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
3 tablespoons coconut aminos
2 tablespoons avocado oil or extra-virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine the cabbages, carrots, sugar snap peas, green onions, and chicken.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together all dressing ingredients until well combined.
Pour dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
Just before serving, gently fold in orange segments, cilantro, and almonds.
Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes | Servings: 4
Exotic Citrus Almond Chicken Crunch
Ingredients
- 3 cups thinly sliced Napa or green cabbage
- 1 cup thinly sliced red cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup thinly sliced sugar snap peas
- 3 green onions thinly sliced (white and green parts)
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken (about 12 ounces cooked)
- 1 cup orange segments can use drained canned mandarin oranges or fresh
- 1 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- ⅓ cup toasted slivered or sliced almonds
Optional: Black and/or white sesame seeds for garnish
Dressing:
- ¼ cup unseasoned rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cabbages, carrots, sugar snap peas, green onions, and chicken.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together all dressing ingredients until well combined.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Just before serving, gently fold in orange segments, cilantro, and almonds.
- Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
