Featured Maple Leaf Product: Seasoned Chicken Pieces (Kebob) (64312)
Rio Tinto Chicken and Almond Salad (Portuguese)
Recipe Information
Method
- Thaw the chicken completely prior to use. Mix the salad dressing with the olive oil, red wine vinegar, mustard, pepper and salt.
- To a bowl, add the chopped romaine lettuce, grapes, toasted almonds, cherry tomatoes and chicken pieces. Cover with dressing and toss.
- Garnish with parmesan cheese.Alternately, substitute the first 5 ingredients with a commercial salad dressing – nutritional analysis will be different.
Yield
25
Portion Size
160 g/5.6 oz
Category
Chicken
Suggested Accompaniments
Serve with a couscous or ancient grain side salad (not included in nutritional analysis.
Nutritional Information
| Nutrient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Calories (62.6% from fat) | 308 kcal |
| Fat | 21.4 gm |
| Saturated Fat | 4.12 gm |
| Trans Fat | 0.002 gm |
| Cholesterol | 68 mg |
| Sodium | 567 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 11.1 gm |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 gm |
| Sugars | 4.8 gm |
| Protein | 19.8 gm |
| Vitamin A | 140 RE |
| Vitamin C | 9 mg |
| Calcium | 117 mg |
| Iron | 2.17 mg |
| Potassium | 483 mg |
| Phosphorous | 344 mg |
Ingredients
| Metric | Imperial | |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Oil, Extra Virgin | 80 mL | 2.7 Fl oz |
| Red Wine Vinegar | 40 mL | 1.4 Fl oz |
| Dijon Mustard | 15 mL | 1 Tbsp |
| White Pepper | 2 mL | 1/2 tsp |
| Salt | 5 mL | 1 tsp |
| Romaine Lettuce, Chopped | 3.13 L | 13.2 cups |
| Red Grapes, Seedless | 350 g | 12.3 oz |
| Sliced Almonds, Toasted | 450 g | 1 Lb |
| Cherry Tomatoes, Fresh | 350 mL | 11.8 Fl oz |
| Chicken Pieces, Kebob, Seasoned | 2 Kg | 4.4 Lbs |
| Parmesan Cheese | 250 mL | 8.5 Fl oz |