Chicken Salad with Piquillo Peppers, Almonds, and Spicy Greens

Chicken Salad with Piquillo Peppers, Almonds, and Spicy Greens
Chicken Salad with Piquillo Peppers, Almonds, and Spicy Greens is a gluten free, dairy free, and primal main course. One portion of this dish contains about 37g of protein, 41g of fat, and a total of 548 calories. This recipe covers 23% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. If you have dijon mustard, wine vinegar, spicy salad greens, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it.

Instructions

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Whisk vinegar and mustard in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil; season dressing with salt and pepper.
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Place chicken in large bowl. Warm drippings in microwave just until melted.
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Drizzle over chicken; toss to coat.
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Add green onions, 1/3 cup almonds, and peppers and toss. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and chill.
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Let dressing stand at room temperature.
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Add greens, basil, and dressing to bowl with chicken; toss to coat. Season chicken salad to taste with salt and pepper.
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Sprinkle remaining 3 tablespoons toasted almonds over and serve.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings4
Health Score45
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