Almond chicken salad with celery and lemon

Delight in a refreshing Almond Chicken Salad with Celery and Lemon. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender chicken breasts, crunchy celery, and almonds, all tossed in a zesty lemon mayonnaise dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner!

  • 22 Jan 2025
  • Cook time 20 min
  • Prep time 5 min
  • 4 Servings
  • 6 Ingredients

Almond chicken salad with celery and lemon

Almond Chicken Salad with Celery and Lemon is a delightful and healthy option perfect for lunches, picnics, or light dinners. This recipe combines the crunchiness of almonds and celery with the tender flavors of chicken breasts, all brought together by a tangy lemon mayonnaise dressing. It's a culinary experience that balances texture and taste effortlessly.

Ingredients:

8 tbsp mayonnaise salad dressing
120g
1/4 tsp black pepper
0.52g
1/2 cup almonds
55g
1 stalk celery
40g
1 tbsp lemon juice
16g
4 chicken breasts
470g

Instructions:

1. Cook the Chicken:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts lightly with salt and black pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil.
- Bake the chicken breasts in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the juices run clear.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it cool completely.
2. Prepare the Ingredients:
- While the chicken is baking, chop the celery stalk into small, thin slices.
- Roughly chop the almonds into smaller pieces.
- Once the chicken has cooled, shred or dice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
3. Make the Dressing:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise salad dressing, the lemon juice, and the black pepper. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
4. Combine Everything:
- Add the shredded or diced chicken, the chopped celery, and the chopped almonds into the mixing bowl with the dressing.
- Stir everything together until the chicken, celery, and almonds are well-coated with the dressing.
5. Final Touches:
- Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more black pepper or a squeeze of lemon juice to suit your taste.
6. Serve:
- Transfer the almond chicken salad to a serving bowl or plate.
- You can serve the salad immediately, or refrigerate it for a bit to let the flavors meld together.

Tips:

- To save time, you can use pre-cooked or rotisserie chicken instead of cooking the chicken breasts from scratch.

- For added flavor, consider toasting the almonds lightly in a dry skillet before adding them to the salad.

- Make sure to finely chop the celery to ensure an even distribution of flavor and a balanced texture in every bite.

- Feel free to add in additional vegetables like diced red onions, bell peppers, or even apples for an extra crunch and burst of flavor.

- If you find the salad dressing too thick, you can thin it out with a small amount of milk or plain Greek yogurt.

- Refrigerate the salad for at least an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together nicely.

Enjoy this refreshing and nutritious Almond Chicken Salad with Celery and Lemon as a standalone dish or a filling for sandwiches and wraps. It's a simple yet satisfying way to incorporate healthy ingredients into your diet while pleasing your palate.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size180 grams
Energy
Calories 290kcal15%
Protein
Protein 30g20%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 1.89g5%
Sugar 1.88g2%
Fat
Fat 16g19%
Saturated 2.22g7%
Cholesterol 90mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 16ug2%
Choline 110mg20%
Vitamin B1 0.14mg12%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg28%
Vitamin B3 12mg74%
Vitamin B6 0.99mg58%
Vitamin B9 22ug6%
Vitamin B12 0.25ug10%
Vitamin C 1.76mg2%
Vitamin E 4.81mg32%
Vitamin K 20ug16%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 50mg4%
Copper, Cu 0.19mg22%
Iron, Fe 1.02mg9%
Magnesium, Mg 70mg17%
Phosphorus, P 320mg26%
Potassium, K 530mg16%
Selenium, Se 27ug51%
Sodium, Na 310mg21%
Zinc, Zn 1.26mg11%
Water
Water 120g-
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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