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Chinese Chicken Salad

A vibrant salad combining crunchy vegetables, juicy chicken, and a delightful homemade dressing.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Nutrition

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 for crunchiness
  • 1/2 cup crispy wonton strips adds texture
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds toasted for flavor
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar to balance flavors
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce adds sweetness and depth
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil can substitute with avocado, vegetable, or canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce enhances umami flavor
  • 1 tablespoon honey natural sweetness
  • 2 cloves garlic minced for aroma
  • 1 teaspoon peanut butter optional but recommended for creaminess
  • 3/4 teaspoon toasted sesame seed oil for richness in flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger adds warmth and spice

Method
 

  1. Combine salad dressing ingredients in a jar with a lid and shake very well to combine. Refrigerate while preparing the other ingredients.
  2. Arrange the shredded Napa cabbage and chopped Iceberg lettuce on a serving platter or in a large bowl. Drizzle a small amount of dressing over the greens.
  3. Top the lettuce mixture with diced cooked chicken, julienned carrots, drained mandarin oranges, and diced green onions.
  4. Drizzle more dressing over your salad and add crispy elements like sliced almonds, chow mein noodles, and wonton strips on top.
  5. Serve any remaining dressing on the side for guests to add more if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10g

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