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Italian Chicken Salad

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Course lunch
Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean
Servings 4
Calories 349 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breasts cooked and shredded
  • 2 yellow or orange bell peppers thinly sliced
  • 1 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 celery rib chopped
  • ¼ cup slivered almonds toasted
  • 1 tablespoon drained capers
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme minced
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook and shred the chicken breasts. Thinly slice the bell peppers and red onion, and chop the celery.
  • In a small dry skillet over medium heat, toast the slivered almonds until golden brown, stirring frequently to avoid burning. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, minced thyme, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, bell peppers, red onion, celery, toasted almonds, and capers.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
  • Divide the salad into servings and enjoy

Notes

Nutritional Facts (per serving) Calories: 350 Protein: 25g Carbohydrates: 10g Dietary Fiber: 3g Sugars: 4g Fat: 25g Saturated Fat: 3g Sodium: 250mg
Keyword italian chicken salad