Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Chinese Chicken Salad, a delightful combination of fresh vegetables, juicy chicken, and an irresistible homemade dressing. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this refreshing salad is packed with nutrients and textures, featuring crispy toppings and succulent mandarin oranges that will leave everyone satisfied. With a preparation time of just 25 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or potlucks. Customize it to your liking by adding seasonal vegetables or adjusting the dressing. This salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a wholesome meal that brings joy to any table.
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 toasted sesame seeds
- 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
- Prepare the dressing by mixing rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, peanut oil, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, optional peanut butter, toasted sesame oil, and ground ginger in a jar with a lid. Shake well and refrigerate.
- In a large bowl or serving platter, layer Napa cabbage and Iceberg lettuce as the base.
- Drizzle a small amount of dressing over the greens.
- Add diced chicken, julienned carrots, drained mandarin oranges, and green onions on top.
- Drizzle more dressing over the assembled ingredients.
- Finish with sliced almonds, chow mein noodles, wonton strips, and toasted sesame seeds.
- Serve immediately with remaining dressing on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg