Chinese Chicken Salad with Nut Dressing
User Reviews
5
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Servings
2 to 4
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Calories
376 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Salad
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Cuisine
Chinese
Chinese Chicken Salad with Nut Dressing
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Introducing one secret ingredient to make your Chinese Chicken Salad dressing creamy, nutty, and extra addictive!
The salad is big enough for a light dinner for two, or a side dish for four.
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Ingredients
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons Chinkiang vinegar (*Footnote 1)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce Footnote 2, light
- 2 tablespoon peanut butter unsalted, natural
- 1 tablespoon honey (or agave syrup)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons ginger , minced
- 2 cloves garlic , minced (yield about 2 teaspoons)
- Chili oil Optional, homemade, 1 tablespoon
Salad
- 1 romaine lettuce chopped (yield about 4 cups, small head
- 1/4 red cabbage shredded (yield about 2 cups, head
- 2 carrot sliced to thin strips (yield about 2 cups, big
- 2 cups chicken , shredded (rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken)
- 1 cup cherry tomato halved
- 3 green onion , sliced
- 1 cup Chow Mein noodles crunchy
- cilantro Optional, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients for the dressing in a mason jar. Shake until it is well mixed. Let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes while preparing other ingredients. If not serving immediately, store the dressing in the fridge for up to a week.
- Add romaine lettuce, red cabbage, carrots, chicken, cherry tomatoes, and green onion in a large bowl.
- Right before serving, pour in the salad dressing and toss to mix well.
- Garnish with chow mein noodles, if using.
- Serve immediately as an appetizer or a light main dish.
Notes
- Use rice vinegar to replace Chinkiang vinegar if you need a gluten free dish, although the flavor of the dressing will change.
- You can also use regular soy sauce. Use tamari for gluten free option.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1of 4 servings
Calories
376kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
27.7g
(9%)
Protein
27.7g
(55%)
Fat
17.3g
(27%)
Cholesterol
54mg
(18%)
Sodium
596mg
(25%)
Fiber
5.1g
(20%)
Sugar
11.3g
(23%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2to 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 376 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1of 4 servings | |
| Calories | 376kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 27.7g | 9% |
| Protein | 27.7g | 55% |
| Fat | 17.3g | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 596mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 20% |
| Sugar | 11.3g | 23% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5
6 reviews
Excellent
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