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Chicken or Fish Salad with Toasted Almonds, Feta, Blueberries, Mint, and Orange Zest

Chicken or Fish Salad with Toasted Almonds, Feta, Blueberries, Mint, and Orange Zest

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by Sagegreen

Chicken or Fish Salad with Toasted Almonds, Feta, Blueberries, Mint, and Orange Zest

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by Sagegreen

Serves 2-3

6 ounces cooked chicken, salmon, tuna, or swordfish Ask a question about this ingredient

1/8 cup fresh blueberries Ask a question about this ingredient

4 tablespoons spearmint leaves, rolled and snipped Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 cup shredded red cabbage Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 cup shredded green cabbage Ask a question about this ingredient

1 tablespoon orange zest (valencia) Ask a question about this ingredient

2 teaspoons lime zest Ask a question about this ingredient

1/8 cup toasted almonds Ask a question about this ingredient

3 tablespoons feta cheese, crumpled (can be left out if nondairy version desired) Ask a question about this ingredient

2 tablespoons jicama, julienned Ask a question about this ingredient

1 tablespoon chopped parsley Ask a question about this ingredient

1 tablespoon scallion, sliced Ask a question about this ingredient

1 tablespoon red onion, chopped Ask a question about this ingredient

2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated Ask a question about this ingredient

5 tablespoons Extra virgin oliveoil Ask a question about this ingredient

1 tablespoon fresh orange juice (valencia) Ask a question about this ingredient

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice Ask a question about this ingredient

1 tablespoon champagne vinegar Ask a question about this ingredient

pinch of salt-pink Himalayan if you have it Ask a question about this ingredient

fresh ground pepper-pink if you have it, to taste Ask a question about this ingredient

dab of dijon mustard (just under a teaspoon) Ask a question about this ingredient

dab of acacia honey Ask a question about this ingredient

wedges or slices of citrus for garnish Ask a question about this ingredient

sprig of spearmint for garnish Ask a question about this ingredient

red cabbage leaves optional for individual salad portions Ask a question about this ingredient

  1. Assemble all the salad ingredients in a bowl (everything up until the olive oil).

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  2. Starting with the olive oil begin whisking all the next ingredients together for the dressing, reserving the garnishes.

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  3. When ready to serve, dress the salad.

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  4. Garnish with citrus and mint. Serve on a red cabbage leaf if desired.

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2 Comments on Chicken or Fish Salad with Toasted Almonds, Feta, Blueberries, Mint, and Orange Zest

Coffee Reply

this is gorgeous, love all the colors!

Ab_sum Reply

Thanks, tiptoesinthekitchen. I just updated this recipe to include chicken. Btw, I lived in Carrboro, NC, for a year!

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