Toasted Sesame Chicken Salad
Toasted sesame seeds and almonds give this Chicken Salad a nutty crunch. An easy, light dinner salad that makes a complete meal!
Servings: 6
Calories: 552kcal
Ingredients
For the Toasted Seeds and Almonds:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup sesame seed toasted
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds toasted
For the Salad
- 1 1/2 pounds cooked chicken breasts either grilled or baked, cut into bite-size chunks
- 3 green onions with tops chopped
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 3 ounces chow mein noodles
- 1 head lettuce cut into small pieces
Instructions
- In a small skillet, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium low heat. Add the almonds and sesame seeds. Allow them to lightly cook and brown, stirring them often and watching them closely so that they don't burn. Once they are golden brown, scoop them into a small bowl to cool.
- Cut the cooked chicken breasts into bite-size pieces. We like using leftover grilled chicken for this recipe. You can also use a rotisserie chicken. The chicken should not be hot.
- In a large bowl, add the chicken, almonds, sesame seeds, poppy seeds and green onions. Set aside.
- For the dressing, add the sugar, vinegar, salt, pepper and oil to a jar and shake to mix well. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and refrigerate until serving.
- Right before serving, mix the chicken in with the chopped lettuce and top with chow mein noodles. Serves 6.
Notes
The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 6, with 1 serving being 1/6 of the salad. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**
Nutrition
Calories: 552kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 571mg | Potassium: 520mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 475IU | Vitamin C: 2.5mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 3.5mg