Chinese Chicken Salad
A refreshing and flavorful salad combining grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and a delicious Asian-style dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4-6 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and Grilling
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
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- For the Dressing:
- 3 Tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- 1 Tablespoon ginger paste
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- For the Salad:
- 4 cups Napa cabbage shredded
- 4 cups iceberg lettuce chopped
- 1 cup carrots shredded
- 2 cups grilled chicken breast sliced or cubed
- 11 ounces mandarin oranges drained
- 4 green onions sliced
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 1 cup chow mein noodles
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, ginger paste, and minced garlic.
- Gradually add the olive oil and sesame oil to the dressing, whisking until combined.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the Napa cabbage, iceberg lettuce, and shredded carrots.
- Add the grilled chicken, mandarin oranges, green onions, slivered almonds, and toasted sesame seeds to the salad bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Top the salad with chow mein noodles just before serving for added crunch.
Notes
- This salad is best served fresh and can be customized with additional vegetables or proteins.
- Ensure the chicken is well-seasoned before grilling for optimal flavor.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute grilled chicken with tofu.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg