Crispy Chicken Salad

"Sugared almonds and chow mein noodles add crunch to this salad."
 
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Ready In:
20mins
Ingredients:
14
Serves:
8
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ingredients

  • Dressing

  • 14 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 1 dash hot pepper sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • Salad

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 14 cup sliced almonds
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 4 cups chopped lettuce
  • 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
  • 1 12 cups chow mein noodles
  • 20 ounces can unsweetened pineapple tidbits, drained and patted dry
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 green onion, chopped
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directions

  • In small skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add almonds; cook and stir for 3 to 4 minutes or until toasted.
  • Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sugar over almonds; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes longer or until sugar is melted. Spread on foil to cool.
  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid combine dressing ingredients and shake until sugar is dissolved.
  • In a large bowl, combine chopped lettuce, chicken, chow mein noodles, pineapple tidbits, celery and green onion.
  • Shake dressing and drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Break apart sugared almonds and sprinkle over salad.

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<p>I'm 82 years young and love living on the Oregon Coast.&nbsp; I enjoy cooking, needlepoint, going agate hunting on the beach, whale watching, movies, and spending time with my 5 children and 6 grandchildren.&nbsp;</p>
 
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