Crunchy Chicken Salad

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Written By: The Old Farmer’s Almanac Editors The Almanac Editors and Staff
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Our Crunchy Chicken Salad has zip and zest with tart apples, crunchy pine nuts, and protein-packed quinoa!  This recipe works as a chicken salad on its own or as a filling for a wrap sandwich.

Ingredients
5 scallions, finely chopped
1 small fennel bulb, cored and thinly sliced
1 Granny Smith (or other tart apple), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
2 cups cooked quinoa, wheat berries, farro, or brown rice
meat from 1 whole roasted chicken, roughly chopped
1 cup toasted pine nuts
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and toss well to coat. Taste and season with more salt and pepper if desired.

Serve in sandwiches, wraps, or on a bed of greens.

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The Almanac Editors and Staff

Under the guiding hand of its first editor, Robert B. Thomas, the premiere issue of The Old Farmer’s Almanac was published in 1792 during George Washington’s first term as president.Today, the Almanac...