Asian Chicken Salad with Toasted Almonds

This Asian spin on a classic chicken salad is full of fragrant scallions, toasted sesame oil and crunchy roasted almonds. A naturally gluten free, low carb and paleo lunch recipe! 

My Aunt Paula and Uncle Randy eat a very clean, low carb and high protein diet. As a result, they’ve both lost over a combined total of 100 pounds in the last several years.

Since I am always looking for fast and easy healthy recipes, I love to pick their brain for new ideas. Specifically, I know that my aunt packs my uncle’s lunch every day (he’s a postal worker!) so I was very interested in make-ahead lunch recipes.

Most recently, Aunt Paula told me about this naturally gluten free and paleo Asian chicken salad recipe. Packed with plenty of fragrant scallions, a hint of toasted sesame oil and topped with crunchy roasted almonds, this recipe is ideal for making ahead of time and grabbing for a quick lunch throughout the week.

To keep it low carb, I love serving it over a bed of baby arugula but any greens or your favorite sandwich bread would work. Even more time is saved by using shredded Kroger rotisserie chicken but any leftover cooked chicken works great.

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Asian Chicken Salad with Toasted Almonds

This Asian spin on a classic chicken salad is full of fragrant scallions, toasted sesame oil and crunchy roasted almonds.

Servings: 4

Calories: 249 kcal

Author: Liz DellaCroce

Ingredients

• 8 ounces shredded cooked chicken breast such as Kroger rotisserie
• 1/2 cup scallions minced
• 2 tablespoons Sriracha
• 1/4 cup mayo
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1/4 cup Simple Truth sliced natural almonds toasted
• 4 cups Simple Truth organic baby arugula to serve

Instructions

1. Toast natural almonds in a 350 oven until golden brown and fragrant, about 6-8 minutes; set aside.

2. In a medium bowl, combine chicken, scallions, Sriracha, mayo and sesame. Using a fork, toss together until chicken is evenly coated. 

3. Serve over a bed of arugula and sprinkle with toasted almonds to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Asian Chicken Salad with Toasted Almonds

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 249 Calories from Fat 153

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 17g 26%

Saturated Fat 2.6g 13%

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 14.4g

Monounsaturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 50mg 17%

Sodium 390mg 16%

Total Carbohydrates 5.4g 2%

Dietary Fiber 1.4g 6%

Sugars 1.6g

Protein 18.9g 38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Photography by Alejandro Photography // Recipe by The Lemon Bowl

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