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Chinese Chicken Salad

Deliciously Easy Chinese Chicken Salad for Fresh Flavor Fix

Enjoy a refreshing and vibrant Chinese Chicken Salad loaded with crunchy vegetables and succulent chicken for a quick and healthy meal option.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Napa Cabbage shredded
  • 2 cups Iceberg Lettuce torn into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken diced or shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1 cup Carrots julienned
  • 1 cup Mandarin Oranges drained
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions sliced
  • 1 cup Chow Mein Noodles for topping
  • 1 cup Crispy Wonton Strips for topping
  • 1/2 cup Sliced Almonds for topping
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Seeds for topping
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Rice Vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Hoisin Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Peanut Oil or avocado or vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 2 tablespoons Peanut Butter optional

Equipment

  • medium-sized jar
  • large serving platter

Method
 

Prepare the Dressing
  1. In a medium-sized jar, combine rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, peanut oil, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, ground ginger, and optional peanut butter. Seal the jar tightly and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds until well-mixed. Allow to chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.
Arrange the Salad Base
  1. On a large serving platter, shred the Napa cabbage and tear the iceberg lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Layer them on the platter to create a colorful base.
Add the Chicken and Vegetables
  1. Distribute the cooked chicken evenly over the greens, then add julienned carrots, drained mandarin oranges, and sliced green onions on top.
Drizzle the Dressing
  1. Retrieve the chilled dressing from the refrigerator and gently drizzle it over the salad. Toss lightly to blend flavors while maintaining the layers.
Add the Crunchy Toppings
  1. Sprinkle chow mein noodles and crispy wonton strips over the top, followed by sliced almonds and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately with extra dressing on the side.

Notes

For the best flavors, chill the dressing before serving and add crispy toppings just before serving to maintain crunch.