How to Make Chicken Salad with Toasted Almonds - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken salad with toasted almonds is a delicious and filling dish that makes for a perfect lunch or light dinner. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken, and the addition of toasted almonds gives it a satisfying crunch and nutty flavor. This recipe is incredibly versatile, and you can customize it with your favorite ingredients to make it your own.

The combination of tender chicken, crunchy celery, and sweet grapes creates a balanced and flavorful salad that is both refreshing a...

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups cubed, cooked chicken
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup creamy salad dressing, e.g. Miracle Whip ™
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup pineapple tidbits, drained
  • 1 cup halved green grapes
  • 1 cup blanched slivered almonds, toasted
  • ½ cup chopped water chestnuts
  • ¼ cup shredded lettuce

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • In a large bowl, toss the chicken with the lemon juice. Cover and chill for 2 hours.
  • Mix the salad dressing, salt, pineapple, grapes, almonds, water chestnuts and lettuce into the chicken until evenly combined. Chill until serving.
  • Nutrition

    484 cal.

    • Total Fat: 32g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 86mg
    • Sodium: 788mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 17g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 68mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 390mg