Asian Chopped Chicken Salad with Spicy Candied Nuts

Ingredients

• 1 bag Fresh Express Asian Chopped Kit
• 3/4 cup shelled edamame
• 3/4 cup mandarins (from can, drained)
• 1 bunch green onions, sliced
• 1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken
• 3/4 cup sliced almonds
• 3/4 cup raw cashews
• 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
• 2 tbsp sesame seeds
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
• 1 tbsp coconut sugar
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375F.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the nuts and seeds, along with maple syrup, melted coconut oil, coconut sugar and spices.
3. Spread in an even layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
4. Bake for 7 minutes, then toss and bake for 4 minutes more.
5. Remove from oven and transfer nuts to another parchment-lined baking sheet to cool and harden.
6. Next, in a large bowl, add the Fresh Express Asian Chopped Kit, along with edamame, mandarins, green onions and chicken.
7. Top with the candied nuts.
8. Pour dressing on top, toss and enjoy.