Carolyn Lord
@carolynlor
Classic Chicken Salad with Toasted Almonds
This Classic Chicken Salad with Toasted Almonds is a delightful blend of flavors and textures, featuring tender chicken, crunchy almonds, and a creamy dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or as a filling for sandwiches, this salad is both satisfying and easy to prepare.
Details
- Cuisine:american
- Meal Type:lunch
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:6
- Views:4
Recipe Information
- Prep time10 min.
- Cook time5 min.
- Total time15 min.
- Servings2
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup
- 1/2 cup
- 1 tablespoon
- 1/4 teaspoon
- 2 cups
- 1 stalk
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Classic Chicken Salad with Toasted Almonds.
Step 1
Start by gathering all your ingredients for a delicious chicken salad.
Step 2
This includes cooked chicken, slivered almonds, mayonnaise, lemon juice, ground black pepper, and chopped celery.
Step 3
Next, heat a frying pan over medium-high heat and add the slivered almonds.
Step 4
Toast them gently, shaking the pan frequently to ensure they donāt burnākeep a close eye on them, as they can go from perfectly toasted to charred in a flash! While the almonds are toasting, grab a medium bowl and mix together the mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, and a sprinkle of ground black pepper until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Step 5
Once the almonds are golden and fragrant, add them to the bowl along with the chopped chicken and crunchy celery.
Step 6
Gently toss everything together, making sure all the ingredients are well combined and coated in that zesty dressing.
Step 7
You can serve your chicken salad right away for a fresh, satisfying meal, or pop it in the fridge for laterāeither way, itās sure to be a hit.
Step 8
Enjoy every bite of this delightful dish!.