Quick & Easy Chinese Chicken Salad
Mandarin oranges, crispy wonton strips, and a zingy ginger sesame dressing make this a simple, gourmet-tasting meal!
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Servings: 4 SERVINGS
Calories: 534kcal
Equipment
- Salad bowl
- Measuring cup
Ingredients
For the dressing:
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- Zest of one orange
- 1 tbsp orange juice
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 ½ tbsp avocado oil (or the neutral oil of your choice)
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seed oil
- 1 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- ground pepper to taste
For the salad:
- 1 head romaine lettuce, shredded
- 4 cups shredded cabbage
- 2 cups cooked chicken breasts, shredded (you can use leftover rotisserie chicken)
- 1-15 oz can mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- ½ cup salted cashews
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cups crispy wonton strips (homemade or store bought)
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (black ones for a touch of color if available)
Instructions
- Make the dressing: in a small jar or measuring cup, mix the rice vinegar, orange zest, orange juice, honey, avocado oil, sesame seed oil, soy sauce, grated ginger, sesame seeds, salt, and pepper until smooth
- Boil the chicken breasts in a pot of salter water for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked. Remove from the pot and shred using 2 forks.
- Place all salad ingredients in a large bowl, except for the wonton strips and toasted sesame seeds.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine
- Just before serving, add the wonton strips and toasted sesame seeds on top.
Nutrition
Calories: 534kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 661mg | Potassium: 607mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 366IU | Vitamin C: 92mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 20mg