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 teaspoon freshly grated ginger (or 1/4 teaspoon ground dried ginger
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
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, broccoli slaw, red peppers, almonds, and green onions; set aside.
- Prepare the dressing: Add the dressing ingredients to a small bowl and whisk until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over salad and mix until chicken and vegetable mixture is completely coated.
- 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 sesame seeds, sliced green onion, and/or additional toasted almonds.
Notes
To toast almonds on the stovetop:
- Place a skillet over medium heat.
- 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.
- Once almonds are fragrant and golden brown, transfer them to a plate to cool.
To toast almonds in the oven:
- Preheat the oven to 350℉.
- Place the almonds on a small sheet pan.
- Toast in the oven for 6-8 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
- 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: 290
- Fat: 13 g
- (Sat Fat: 1 g)
- Sodium: 880 mg
- Carbohydrate: 12 g
- (Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 6 g)
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg