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Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe

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A fresh and vibrant Chinese Chicken Salad featuring crisp romaine and napa cabbage, tender shredded chicken, crunchy almonds, and a tangy sesame-ginger vinaigrette. Ready in just 30 minutes, this salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner with an Asian-inspired twist.

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

  • 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 3 cups shredded napa cabbage
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup shelled edamame
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/3 cup toasted sliced almonds
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds

Vinaigrette Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce (or tamari)
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vinaigrette: Combine rice vinegar, honey, avocado oil, toasted sesame oil, low sodium soy sauce (or tamari), grated fresh ginger, toasted sesame seeds, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a jar or bowl. Shake or whisk well until the dressing is thoroughly mixed. Refrigerate the vinaigrette until ready to serve.
  2. Assemble the salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, shredded napa cabbage, cooked shredded chicken, shredded carrots, chopped red bell pepper, shelled edamame, sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, toasted sliced almonds, and toasted sesame seeds.
  3. Toss and serve: Gradually pour the prepared vinaigrette over the salad ingredients, tossing gently to evenly coat everything. Adjust the amount of dressing to your preference. Serve the salad immediately to enjoy the crisp freshness and vibrant flavors.

Notes

  • Use freshly cooked or rotisserie chicken for convenience and flavor.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute the chicken with extra tofu or chickpeas.
  • To enhance texture, consider adding crispy wonton strips just before serving.
  • Store leftover vinaigrette refrigerated and shake well before reuse.
  • Adjust the honey to taste if you prefer a sweeter or tangier dressing.

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