Chinese Chicken Salad
This Chinese Chicken Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that brings together tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a delightfully tangy homemade dressing. With its colorful array of ingredients, this salad is perfect for lunch, dinner, or any gathering. You’ll love the versatility of this recipe; customize it with your favorite proteins or crunchy toppings to make it uniquely yours! Packed with fresh flavors and textures, this salad is sure to impress both family and guests alike.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
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- 4 cups Napa cabbage (shredded)
- 3 cups Iceberg lettuce (chopped)
- 2 ½ cups cooked chicken (diced)
- 1 cup carrots (julienned)
- 11 oz. mandarin oranges (drained)
- ½ cup chow mein noodles
- ½ cup crispy wonton strips
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil (can sub avocado, vegetable, or canola 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
- In a jar with a lid, combine all dressing ingredients and shake well. Refrigerate.
- In a large bowl or platter, layer Napa cabbage and Iceberg lettuce. Drizzle some dressing over the greens.
- Top with diced chicken, carrots, mandarin oranges, and green onions. Add more dressing as desired.
- Finish with crispy chow mein noodles, wonton strips, sliced almonds, and toasted sesame seeds.
- Serve immediately with remaining dressing on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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