Pre-heat oven to 180°C. Put chicken breasts in baking dish and cover with foil. Bake for about 40 minutes. Toast the almonds until lightly browned.
Combine all dressing ingedients in a jug. Combine the salad ingredients in a large bowl.
When the chicken is cooked, remove from oven and rest for a few minutes. Slice the chicken and add to the salad.
Add dressing to salad imediately before serving.
Note: If using a meat thermometer the centre of the chicken should reach 74°C. If it is removed from the oven when the temperqture is 70°C, it will reach 74°C as it rests and the heat distributes more evenly.
Serves 5