Almond Chicken Salad with Celery 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.
- 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 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 | |
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Serving Size | 180 grams |
Energy | |
Calories 290kcal | 15% |
Protein | |
Protein 30g | 20% |
Carbohydrates | |
Carbohydrates 6g | 2% |
Fiber 1.89g | 5% |
Sugar 1.88g | 2% |
Fat | |
Fat 16g | 19% |
Saturated 2.22g | 7% |
Cholesterol 90mg | - |
Vitamins | |
Vitamin A 16ug | 2% |
Choline 110mg | 20% |
Vitamin B1 0.14mg | 12% |
Vitamin B2 0.37mg | 28% |
Vitamin B3 12mg | 74% |
Vitamin B6 0.99mg | 58% |
Vitamin B9 22ug | 6% |
Vitamin B12 0.25ug | 10% |
Vitamin C 1.76mg | 2% |
Vitamin E 4.81mg | 32% |
Vitamin K 20ug | 16% |
Minerals | |
Calcium, Ca 50mg | 4% |
Copper, Cu 0.19mg | 22% |
Iron, Fe 1.02mg | 9% |
Magnesium, Mg 70mg | 17% |
Phosphorus, P 320mg | 26% |
Potassium, K 530mg | 16% |
Selenium, Se 27ug | 51% |
Sodium, Na 310mg | 21% |
Zinc, Zn 1.26mg | 11% |
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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