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Chicken Salad with Piquillo Peppers, Almonds, and Spicy Greens Recipe

Chicken Salad with Piquillo Peppers, Almonds, and Spicy Greens Recipe

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Chicken Salad with Piquillo Peppers, Almonds, and Spicy Greens

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp dijon mustard
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 cups 1/2-inch cubes chicken plus 3 tbsp drippings reserved from roast chicken with spanish paprika
1 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/3 cup plus 3 tbsp slivered almonds, toasted
4 piquillo peppers or 1 roasted red bell pepper from jar, well drained , cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-wide strips
6 oz assorted spicy salad greens (such as watercress , frisee , baby arugula , and hearts of escarole; about 6 packed cups)
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

Directions:

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

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	900.92 Kcal (3772 kJ)
Calories from fat	504.5 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	56.06g	86%
Cholesterol	47.77mg	16%
Sodium	57172.92mg	2382%
Potassium	1030.28mg	22%
Total Carbs	63.25g	21%
Sugars	4.47g	18%
Dietary Fiber	1.65g	7%
Protein	39.17g	78%
Vitamin C	5.3mg	9%
Iron	5.4mg	30%
Calcium	507.9mg	51%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	264.93 Kcal (1109 kJ)
Calories from fat	148.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.48g	86%
Cholesterol	14.05mg	16%
Sodium	16812.75mg	2382%
Potassium	302.97mg	22%
Total Carbs	18.6g	21%
Sugars	1.32g	18%
Dietary Fiber	0.48g	7%
Protein	11.52g	78%
Vitamin C	1.6mg	9%
Iron	1.6mg	30%
Calcium	149.4mg	51%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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