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This quick and easy lunchtime salad with crunchy vegetables and Asian-inspired dressing won’t disappoint. Serve it wrapped in any favorite wrap or lettuce leaves, or over a bed of greens with a generous squeeze of lime.

Prep: 20 minsTotal: 20 mins
Servings: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

For the Chicken Salad:

  • 3 cups diced cooked chicken (about 1 lb raw)
  • 1 ½ cups broccoli slaw (may substitute shredded cabbage or cole slaw mix) 
  • ½ medium red bell pepper, diced
  • ¼ cup slivered or sliced almonds, toasted
  • 2 green onions, ends trimmed and chopped

For the Dressing:

  • ½ teaspoon orange zest
  • Juice of 1 orange (about 3 tablespoons)
  • 3 tablespoons coconut aminos
  • 2 tablespoons almond butter or peanut butter 
  • 2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove, minced (or ½ teaspoon garlic powder) 
  • ½ tsp freshly grated ginger (or 1/4 tsp. ground dried ginger
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For Serving:

  • Lettuce wrap, salad greens, or wrap of choice (tortilla, etc)
  • ½ medium avocado, diced or sliced
  • For garnish: cilantro, green onion, sesame seeds, and/or toasted almonds
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Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, broccoli slaw, red peppers, almonds, and green onions; set aside.
  2. Prepare the dressing: Add the dressing ingredients to a small bowl and whisk until smooth.
  3. Pour the dressing over salad and mix until chicken and vegetable mixture is completely coated.
  4. Serve scooped in lettuce leaves, over a bed of greens, or rolled into a wrap along with diced or sliced avocado, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges. Top with black and white sesame seeds, green onion, and/or additional toasted almonds.

Notes

To toast almonds on the stovetop:

  1. Place a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add sliced or slivered almonds to the hot skillet, and then cook for 6-8 minutes or until they give off a toasted aroma. Make sure to watch them closely and stir often to avoid burning.
  3. Once almonds are fragrant and golden brown, transfer them to a plate to cool.

To toast almonds in the oven:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350℉.
  2. Place the almonds on a small sheet pan.
  3. Toast in the oven for 6-8 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
  4. Once almonds are fragrant and golden brown, remove from the oven and transfer them to a plate to cool.

Nutrition Information

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (chicken salad with dressing)
  • Calories: 410
  • Fat: 24g
  • Sodium: 330mg
  • Carbohydrate: 20g
  • (Fiber: 4g
  • Sugar: 8g)
  • Protein: 33g

Dietary

© The Real Food Dietitians
Recipe By: Jessica Beacom