Chinese Chicken Salad
A tasty, satisfying, crunchy salad with a salty-sweet flavor combination. Filled with chicken, vegetables, and topped with a delicious dressing and crunchy wonton strips.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course: Main Dish, Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Asian, chicken, Chinese, vegetables
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Cost: $15
8 cups chopped romaine lettuce, 1 very large head or 2 smaller heads of lettuce 4 cups green cabbage, shredded , napa cabbage is another option 2 cups red cabbage, chopped 2 medium carrots, julianned 3 green onions, sliced 1/4 cup chopped cilantro , start with a small bunch 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast , options in post 1 11oz can mandarin oranges, drained 1/3 cup cashews or sliced almonds 1-2 cups fried wonton strips , instruction in post 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds , toasted and black can both be used Chinese Chicken Salad Dressing 1 tablespoon oil, avocado , I use avocado oil 1 tablespooon sesame oil , I use toasted sesame oil 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar , or apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar , honey or maple syrup 1-2 tablespoons soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon fresh grated ginger, or 1/4 tsp dry ginger 1 teaspoon garlic paste, or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice , orange juice or lemon juice pinch salt and pepper to taste
Place all cut salad items into a large bowl.
Mix the dressing in a measuring cup or glass jar with a whisk, allowing the sweetener is dissolved and the dressing is well-blended.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and chicken and toss to uniformly distribute the dressing.
Top with nuts, wonton strips, sesame seeds, and mandarin oranges.
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