Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe
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5
Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe
Description
This Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe features fresh pre-washed lettuce, shredded cooked chicken, thinly shredded red cabbage, diced red pepper, sliced scallions, drained mandarin oranges, and crunchy chow mein noodles tossed together. The variety of textures—crisp greens, juicy citrus, tender chicken, and crispy noodles—make the salad lively and satisfying.
The dressing mixes minced garlic, grated ginger, brown sugar, sesame oil, soy sauce, white vinegar, and canola oil to create a sweet-savory and slightly tangy flavor that complements the fresh salad ingredients. The salad is dressed right before serving to keep the crunch intact and can be adjusted in sweetness or ginger intensity to taste.
This salad works well as a light meal or a side dish, ideal for warm weather or when seeking a combination of fresh vegetables with protein and a flavorful dressing.
Ingredients
for the salad -
- 5 oz. lettuce pre-washed
- 1/4 head red cabbage shredded
- 1/2 lb. chicken cooked and shredded
- 1 red pepper diced
- 4 scallions sliced
- 1 can mandarin orange drained
- 1/2 cup Chow Mein noodles
for the dressing -
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons ginger grated
- 2 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
Instructions
- Place all salad ingredients into a bowl. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together all ingredients for the dressing. Toss salad with dressing and serve immediately.
- Feel free to adapt the ingredients in the dressing to suit your tastebuds. For instance, if you have ginger, reduce the amount you use. If you like sweet dressings, add more brown sugar. Do you see where I'm going with this?
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 457 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 457kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 752mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 512mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 2315IU | 46% |
| Vitamin C | 89.1mg | 99% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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