Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Chinese Chicken Salad, a delightful medley of fresh vegetables, tender chicken, and a homemade dressing that ties everything together beautifully. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this salad is quick to prepare and easily customizable to suit your taste.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups Napa cabbage (shredded)
- 3 cups Iceberg lettuce (chopped)
- 2 ½ cups cooked chicken (diced)
- 11 oz. mandarin oranges (drained)
- ½ cup crispy wonton strips
- ½ cup chow mein noodles
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon peanut butter (optional)
- ¾ teaspoon toasted sesame seed oil
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by combining all dressing ingredients in a jar with a lid. Shake well and refrigerate.
- In a large bowl or platter, layer shredded Napa cabbage and chopped Iceberg lettuce. Drizzle with some dressing.
- Top with diced chicken, julienned carrots, mandarin oranges, and green onions. Add more dressing on top.
- Finish with crispy toppings like chow mein noodles, wonton strips, sliced almonds, and toasted sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1.5 cups (300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg