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Chinese Chicken Salad

Chinese Chicken Salad

Delicious Chinese Chicken Salad recipe that combines fresh vegetables and zesty dressing, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups Napa cabbage shredded
  • 3 cups Iceberg lettuce chopped
  • 2.5 cups cooked chicken diced
  • 1 cup carrots julienned
  • 11 oz. mandarin oranges drained and patted dry
  • 1/3 cup green onions diced
  • 1/2 cup chow mein noodles
  • 1/2 cup crispy wonton strips
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • Dressing: rice vinegar
  • hoisin sauce
  • peanut oil
  • soy sauce
  • honey
  • minced garlic
  • optional peanut butter
  • toasted sesame seed oil
  • ground ginger

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • jar or bowl for dressing

Method
 

  1. In a jar or bowl, combine rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, peanut oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic, optional peanut butter, sesame seed oil, and ginger to create the dressing. Mix well.
  2. In a large mixing bowl or serving platter, layer shredded Napa cabbage and chopped Iceberg lettuce.
  3. Drizzle some dressing over the greens and toss gently to coat.
  4. Top with diced chicken, julienned carrots, mandarin oranges, and green onions.
  5. Add chow mein noodles and wonton strips for crunch.
  6. Finish with sliced almonds and additional dressing if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 15gFat: 18g

Notes

Store leftover salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days, but keep the dressing separate until serving to maintain freshness.

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