Asian Chicken Salad
It feels like its one bazillion degrees out. So I refuse to cook today. I will, however, gladly eat a salad with chicken, veggies, and almonds, topped with a Honey-Dijon Dressing. Yes, yes I will.
Ingredients
| Lettuce leaves | 6 Cup (96 tbs) , torn | |
| Carrot | 1 Cup (16 tbs) , sliced into rounds | |
| Tomatoes | 2 Medium , cut into wedges | |
| Bell pepper | 1 , julienned | |
| Sweet pepper | 1 , seeded and chopped | |
| Summer squash | 1 , julienned | |
| Cucumber | 1 , halved and sliced in half moons | |
| Red onion | 2 Tablespoon , chopped (Optional) | |
| Chives/Green onion | 1/2 Tablespoon , chopped | |
| Chicken | 1 Cup (16 tbs) , cooked and chopped | |
| Almonds | 1/3 Cup (5.33 tbs) , chopped finely | |
| Sesame seeds | 1 Tablespoon (for topping) | |
| For honey dijon dressing | ||
| Dijon mustard | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Honey | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Lemon juice | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Red wine vinegar | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Garlic | 1 Clove (5 gm) , minced | |
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Pepper | To Taste | |
| Cayenne | 1 Pinch | |
| Ginger | 1 Pinch | |
| Olive oil | 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) |
Directions
FOR THE HONEY DIJON DRESSING
MAKING
1. Whisk together all but oil.
2. Slowly drizzle in oil as you whisk, whisking until it has thickened and emulsified.
3. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
FOR THE ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD
MAKING
1. Toast sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Watch carefully so they do not burn.
2. Combine veggies and chicken in a bowl.
3. Top with almonds, sesame seeds, and Honey-Dijon Dressing. Toss to combine.
SERVING
4. Serve right away.
Recipe Summary
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 422Calories from Fat 254
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29 g44.6%
Saturated Fat 4 g20%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 131 mg5.46%
Total Carbohydrates 30 g10%
Dietary Fiber 8 g32%
Sugars 18 g
Protein 17 g34%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
