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Chinese Chicken Salad with Cashews

With so many layers of flavor and so many delicious textures, this Chinese Chicken Salad with Cashews is a perfectly satisfying anytime meal!

Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 6078 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 4 cups diced, cooked chicken (grilled chicken or a store-bought rotisserie chicken work well)
  • 2 ribs celery, chopped
  • 1 head of romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 2 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • 1 cup mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1 cup salted cashews
  • 1 cup Chinese chow mein noodles
For the Orange Sesame Dressing:
  • ¼ cup sesame oil
  • ¼ cup olive oil or avocado oil
  • ½ cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 4 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • freshly ground pepper to taste

Instructions

To prepare dressing:
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  1. Add all ingredients to a jar with a tight lid and shake until completely combined. Refrigerate for up to 1 week.
To prepare salad:
  1. In a large bowl, toss together chicken, celery, lettuce, bell peppers, onions, and oranges.
  2. Add enough of the dressing to lightly coat. Chill, covered, for up to 2 hours (or serve immediately).
  3. When ready to serve, divide evenly between four plates and garnish with cashews and chow mein noodles.

Notes

  • For a lighter salad, try decreasing the amount of cashews and chow mein noodles that you use on top. You can also cut the dressing to 1 tablespoon per serving. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1salad with 2 T dressing Calories 607.8kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 43.3g (14%) Protein 40.6g (81%) Fat 32.3g (50%) Saturated Fat 5.7g (29%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8.3g Monounsaturated Fat 16.6g Cholesterol 78mg (26%) Sodium 659.6mg (27%) Potassium 1285mg (37%) Fiber 7.1g (28%) Sugar 16.1g (32%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 6078

% Daily Value*

Serving 1salad with 2 T dressing
Calories 607.8kcal 30%
Carbohydrates 43.3g 14%
Protein 40.6g 81%
Fat 32.3g 50%
Saturated Fat 5.7g 29%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.3g 49%
Monounsaturated Fat 16.6g 83%
Cholesterol 78mg 26%
Sodium 659.6mg 27%
Potassium 1285mg 27%
Fiber 7.1g 28%
Sugar 16.1g 32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.