Description
This Chinese Chicken Salad is a vibrant and crunchy dish featuring shredded chicken, fresh romaine lettuce, crisp red cabbage, colorful bell peppers, and mandarin oranges, all tossed in a flavorful sesame-soy dressing. Topped with crispy chow mein noodles, toasted almonds, and sesame seeds, it’s a refreshing and satisfying salad perfect for a healthy lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 cups shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 1 cup mandarin orange segments, drained
- 1 cup crispy chow mein noodles
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, olive oil, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and Dijon mustard until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large salad bowl, add the chopped romaine lettuce, shredded red cabbage, shredded carrots, thinly sliced red bell pepper, sliced green onions, drained mandarin orange segments, and shredded cooked chicken breast.
- Toss Salad with Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients and toss thoroughly to ensure everything is evenly coated with the flavorful dressing.
- Add Toppings: Just before serving, sprinkle the crispy chow mein noodles, toasted sliced almonds, and sesame seeds on top to add an appealing crunch and extra flavor.
Notes
- Using rotisserie chicken is a convenient option that reduces prep time.
- Add sliced cucumbers or snap peas to enhance the salad with extra fresh vegetables.
- For a spicy kick, incorporate a small amount of sriracha into the dressing.
