Cheesecake Factory Luau Salad
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Cheesecake Factory Luau Salad
Description
This salad combines a variety of fresh vegetables and fruits with grilled chicken coated in Chinese five-spice powder. The greens, peppers, mango, green beans, red onion, and cucumber slice provide a crisp, colorful base. The dressing made from granulated sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and balsamic vinaigrette adds a sweet and tangy component that complements the savory spiced chicken.
The salad is assembled in layers with the dressed mixture interleaved with crispy egg roll wrappers brushed with sweet and sour sauce, adding a crunchy texture paired with nutty macadamia nuts and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Carrot strips and green onions contribute additional freshness and color. Altogether, the salad balances sweet, savory, and tangy flavors with varied textures.
It is served in individual bowls, where alternating layers of salad and crispy wrappers create an attractive presentation. This salad works well as a light main or a substantial appetizer with its mix of protein, fruits, and vegetables.
Ingredients
SALAD:
- 3 chicken breast grilled & sliced into thin strips
- 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 1 bell pepper sliced into thin strips, red
- 1 yellow bell pepper sliced into thin strips
- 1 1/2 cups Green bean blanched, cut into 3? pieces, fresh
- 1 Mango cut into small pieces, fresh
- 1 red onion , cut into small pieces
- 1 cup cucumber slices
DRESSING:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground
GARNISHES:
- 1 ounce green onions , sliced into 1-inch thin strips
- 4 ounces sweet and sour sauce
- 4 ounce macadamia nuts , toasted and chopped
- 4 ounce carrot peeled, sliced into 1-inch thin strips
- 2 teaspoons white sesame seeds
- 2 teaspoons black sesame seeds
- 8 egg roll wrapper fried crisp, 6-inch
Instructions
- Toss the chicken with the five spice powder.
- Place the mixed greens, cucumber slices, chicken, bell peppers, green beans, red onion, and mango, into a large mixing bowl. Season the greens with salt and pepper.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the seasoned rice vinegar, your choice of balsamic vinaigrette, seasoned rice vinegar, sesame oil and granulated sugar.
- Drizzle the dressing over bowl with the salad ingredients, and toss together gently.
- Brush a small amount of sweet and sour sauce onto each crispy egg roll wrapper.
- In individual serving bowls, place a layer of dressed salad, top with an egg roll wrapper, and alternate finishing with a layer of salad. Then, top with the remaining garnishes.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 512 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 512kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 837mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 889mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 4855IU | 97% |
| Vitamin C | 90mg | 100% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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