ALMOND CHICKEN SALAD

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This is a great summer salad that can be prepared ahead of time so you can enjoy the day.

Provided by LINDA W.

Categories Salad

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 large carrot, shredded
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
½ pound sugar snap peas, halved
2 cups chopped, cooked chicken breast meat
½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
½ cup blanched slivered almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 ½ tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon ground dry mustard

Steps:

In a large bowl, mix together the onions, carrot, red pepper, peas, chicken, cilantro and almonds. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, teriyaki sauce and dry mustard until smooth. Pour over salad mixture and toss until coated. Serve in pita pockets or on a bed of lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 53.9 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 26.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 236.8 mg, Sugar 9.9 g