Description
Indulge in a vibrant and refreshing Chinese Chicken Salad that combines crisp vegetables, tender chicken, and a homemade dressing bursting with flavor. This salad is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a picnic or searching for a quick weeknight meal. With its colorful presentation and satisfying crunch from toppings like chow mein noodles and almonds, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, this healthy option is not only nutritious but also a wonderful choice for meal prep. Enjoy it as a light main course or customize it further with your favorite protein or veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Napa cabbage (shredded)
- 3 cups Iceberg lettuce (chopped)
- 2 ½ cups cooked chicken (diced)
- 1 cup carrots (julienned)
- 11 oz. mandarin oranges (drained and patted dry)
- 1/3 cup green onions (diced)
- ½ cup chow mein noodles
- ½ cup crispy wonton strips
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil (can sub avocado, vegetable, or canola oil)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon peanut butter (optional)
- ¾ teaspoon toasted sesame seed oil
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- In a jar with a lid, combine rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, peanut oil, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, sesame oil, ground ginger, and optional peanut butter. Shake well and refrigerate.
- On a large serving platter or bowl, layer shredded Napa cabbage and chopped Iceberg lettuce. Drizzle lightly with some dressing.
- Top with diced chicken, julienned carrots, drained mandarin oranges, and diced green onions. Drizzle with additional dressing.
- Sprinkle sliced almonds, chow mein noodles, crispy wonton strips, and toasted sesame seeds on top. Serve immediately with remaining dressing on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 35mg