Crispy Chicken Salad

Sugared almonds and chow mein noodles add crunch to this salad.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• Dressing

• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 2  tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  dash  hot pepper sauce
• 2  tablespoons sugar

• Salad

• 1  tablespoon butter
• 1⁄4 cup  sliced almonds
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 4  cups  chopped lettuce
• 2  cups  cubed  cooked chicken
• 1 1⁄2 cups  chow mein noodles
• 20  ounces  can  unsweetened pineapple tidbits, drained and patted dry
• 1  cup  chopped celery
• 1  green onion, chopped

Directions

1. In small skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add almonds; cook and stir for 3 to 4 minutes or until toasted.
2. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sugar over almonds; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes longer or until sugar is melted. Spread on foil to cool.
3. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid combine dressing ingredients and shake until sugar is dissolved.
4. In a large bowl, combine chopped lettuce, chicken, chow mein noodles, pineapple tidbits, celery and green onion.
5. Shake dressing and drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Break apart sugared almonds and sprinkle over salad.