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Chinese Chicken Salad
Simple and refreshing, this copycat recipe is based on my favorite salads from Santa Monica's Feast from the East and California Chicken Cafe.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 458 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
Asian , American
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 6 3-inch Wonton skins , sliced into ¼″ strips
- 2 tablespoons canola or corn oil , for frying
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 Cooked Chicken Breast , shredded
- 2 green onions , chopped
- ¼ cup sliced almonds , toasted lightly
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 cups cooked fusilli pasta noodles , cooled
For the Dressing:
- 1 ½ tablespoons grapeseed oil , (or canola oil)
- 6 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil , (add more to taste if you prefer a strong sesame flavor)
- 1 ½ teaspoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon sesame seeds
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Heat canola or corn oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. When oil starts to shimmer, fry the wonton skins in batches of 5-7 strips for 30 seconds each side or until lightly browned, working quickly so they don’t burn. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels until cooled.
- In a large bowl, combine lettuce, chicken breast, green onion, almonds, and pasta.
- Add the dressing ingredients to a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake until well mixed or whisk in a small bowl until the sugar dissolves.
- Dress the lettuce mixture with 2-3 tablespoons of sesame dressing and top with more sesame seeds, wonton strips, and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
2g
Calories
458kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
60g
(20%)
Protein
42g
(84%)
Fat
43g
(66%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
577mg
(24%)
Potassium
771mg
(22%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
8307IU
(166%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
218mg
(22%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 458
% Daily Value*
Serving | 2g | |
Calories | 458kcal | 23% |
Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
Protein | 42g | 84% |
Fat | 43g | 66% |
Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
Sodium | 577mg | 24% |
Potassium | 771mg | 16% |
Fiber | 7g | 28% |
Sugar | 7g | 14% |
Vitamin A | 8307IU | 166% |
Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
Calcium | 218mg | 22% |
Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.