Chicken Divine Salad

By RossanaV

Ingredients

• Almonds:
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• Salad:
• 1/2 head green leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
• 1/2 head romaine lettuce, torn into bit-size pieces
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 1 10.75-ounce can mandarin orange sections, drained
• 1 avocado, cut into chunks
• 1 apple, diced
• 1/4 cup dried currants
• 1/2 cup bleu cheese, crumbled
• 3 chicken breast halves, cooked and shredded
• Dressing:
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare candied almonds: Melt 3 tablespoons sugar in large skillet with sliced almonds, stirring continuously until almonds are coated. Caution: Don't allow sugar to caramelize. Spread out on wax paper to cool.

Mix together all salad ingredients and candied almonds.

Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, combine all dressing ingredients. Mix well. Pour over salad and toss right before serving. Serves: 6.

Cook's Note: Make an additional batch of dressing to pass with salad.