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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

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  1. 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.
  2. In a large bowl, combine lettuce, chicken breast, green onion, almonds, and pasta.
  3. 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.
  4. Dress the lettuce mixture with 2-3 tablespoons of sesame dressing and top with more sesame seeds, wonton strips, and serve.

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.

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