Exotic Citrus Almond Chicken Crunch
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
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.
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