Description
Chinois Chicken Salad is a flavorful and healthy dish that combines shredded chicken with fresh vegetables and a delicious dressing.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup napa cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup carrots, shredded
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted
- 1/2 cup mandarin oranges, drained
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for dressing)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (for dressing)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (for dressing)
- 1 tablespoon honey (for dressing)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (for dressing)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (for dressing)
- 1 clove garlic, minced (for dressing)
- Salt and pepper to taste (for dressing)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, napa cabbage, romaine lettuce, carrots, red bell pepper, green onions, mandarin oranges, and cilantro. Toss gently to mix.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Sprinkle the toasted almonds and sesame seeds on top before serving.
- For best flavor, let the salad sit for about 15 minutes to allow the dressing to soak in.
Notes
- For a crunchier texture, add crispy wonton strips just before serving.
- Substitute grilled shrimp or tofu for the chicken to make it a seafood or vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg