Chinese Chicken Salad

Tiffany Manners

Chinese Chicken Salad is a harmonious blend of Eastern culinary traditions with a fresh, Western salad composition. It unveils a symphony of flavors where tender slices of chicken embrace the crispness of vibrant vegetables, all elevated by a tangy, savory dressing. Perfect for both a light lunch and an invigorating dinner, this dish bridges the worlds with sophistication and flair.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Total Time 35

Course Salad

Cuisine Fusion / Other

Servings bowls

Calories 219 kcal

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

2 cups mixed greens use a mix of romaine, Napa cabbage, and red cabbage for texture
1 cup grilled chicken breast thinly sliced
1 cup Mandarin orange segments fresh or canned in juice, drained
¼ cup slivered almonds toasted for extra crunch
¼ cup crispy wonton strips store-bought or homemade

Dressing

3 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium recommended
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil for a nutty aroma
1 tablespoon honey adds a subtle sweetness
1 teaspoon grated ginger freshly grated for best flavor
1 clove garlic minced

Instructions

Start by preparing your dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic until they form a smooth, homogenous blend.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed greens with the grilled chicken slices. Gently toss to ensure everything is evenly distributed.
Add Mandarin orange segments and toss lightly to incorporate them into the mix without breaking them.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat every ingredient, ensuring the greens and chicken absorb the flavors.
Top with toasted slivered almonds and crispy wonton strips for texture.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, replace chicken with fried tofu slices.
You can add a touch of spice to the dressing with a sprinkle of chili flakes.
To save time, prepare the dressing a day in advance and refrigerate.

Nutrition

Calories: 219kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 16gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 873mgPotassium: 286mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 857IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 2mg

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