Recipe by Nicole Keshishian - Asian Chopped Chicken Salad with Spicy Candied Nuts
This Asian Chopped Chicken Salad with Spicy Candied Nuts is a vibrant, crave-worthy salad layered with bold flavors and satisfying crunch. Built on the Fresh Express® Asian Chopped Salad Kit, the recipe comes together with juicy rotisserie chicken, sweet mandarins, tender edamame, and a finishing touch of irresistible spicy candied nuts. Hearty enough to enjoy as a meal on its own and even better as it sits, this cabbage-based salad is ideal for easy meal prep and busy days when you want something fresh, flavorful, and filling.
Ingredients
- 1 bag Fresh Express® Asian Chopped Kit
- ¾ cup shelled edamame
- ¾ cup mandarins (from can, drained)
- 1 bunch green onions, sliced
- 1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken
Spicy Candied Nuts (makes 8 servings)
- ¾ cup sliced almonds
- ¾ cup raw cashews
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
- 2 tb sesame seeds
- 3 tb maple syrup
- 2 tb coconut oil, melted
- 1 tb coconut sugar
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- In a small bowl, mix together the nuts and seeds, along with maple syrup, melted coconut oil, coconut sugar and spices.
- Spread in an even layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 7 minutes, then toss and bake for 4 minutes more.
- Remove from oven and transfer nuts to another parchment-lined baking sheet to cool and harden.
- Next, in a large bowl, add the Fresh Express® Asian Chopped Kit, along with edamame, mandarins, green onions and chicken.
- Top with the candied nuts. Pour dressing on top, toss and enjoy.