Crispy Chicken Salad
- Ready In:
- 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 14
- Serves:
-
8
ingredients
-
Dressing
- 1⁄4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1 dash hot pepper sauce
- 2 tablespoons sugar
-
Salad
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1⁄4 cup sliced almonds
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 4 cups chopped lettuce
- 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
- 1 1⁄2 cups chow mein noodles
- 20 ounces can unsweetened pineapple tidbits, drained and patted dry
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 green onion, chopped
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. I enjoy cooking, needlepoint, going agate hunting on the beach, whale watching, movies, and spending time with my 5 children and 6 grandchildren. </p>