Roasted Almond Chicken Salad with a Twist

Posted on 07/29/2008 by Admin

Ingredients:

1/2 Cup sliced almonds
1 (8 ounce) package chicken strips
2 Tablespoons Canola oil
1 (5 ounce) package spring lettuce mix
1 container of fresh blueberries
1/2 cantaloupe, sliced

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lay the sliced almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast for 5 to 7 minutes or until toasted the way you like. Place the Canola oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Heat the chicken strips until heated through about 4 minutes, being sure to turn once.

Place the lettuce mixture into 4 separate salad bowls. Layer the chicken strips on top of the lettuce. Add the blueberries and cantaloupe. Top with the roasted almond slices. Top with Dressing with a Kick.

Nutritional Information (Approximate Values):

Calories 485; Fat 33g; Protein 20.4g; Carb 33.1g; Fiber 3.8g; Iron 4.9mg; Sodium 559mg

About Admin

As a Christian mom of 3, I am always finding new ways to help the busy mommy. Our life on our small farm in East Tennessee affords me the opportunity to appreciate the value of hard work, family, and all that has been given to us. As some may know though, life on a farm is always busy. The Busy Moms blog was created as a place to share the lessons I learn for mothers much like myself. It takes a community to raise a family and the blogging community offers this community. Share with me your stories of being a Busy Mom and tips you have found along the way.
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