Description
This Chinese Chicken Salad features a delightful mix of fresh veggies and tender chicken. Bursting with flavor, it’s a quick, healthy option for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or mirin
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic grated
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 4 cups thinly sliced napa cabbage
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
- 1 cup thinly sliced red cabbage
- 1 cup thinly sliced green cabbage
- ¾ cup shredded carrots
- 1 15.4 ounce can mandarin oranges drained well
- 3 green onions thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 cup crispy wonton strips store bought or homemade optional garnish
- sesame seeds optional garnish
Instructions
- In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, grated garlic, and sesame oil until well emulsified. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- In a large salad bowl, mix the shredded napa cabbage, cooked chicken, red cabbage, green cabbage, and shredded carrots.
- Add the mandarin oranges, green onions, and cilantro to the salad.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat all ingredients. Just before serving, top with sesame seeds and crispy wonton strips.
Notes
Using rotisserie chicken saves time and adds great flavor.
Feel free to customize the veggies based on your preferences or what you have on hand.
This salad is best served fresh to maintain the crunch of the toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 50mg