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Chinese Chicken Salad

Chinese Chicken Salad

A vibrant Chinese Chicken Salad with a fabulous Asian Dressing and a crunchy noodle topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Western Chinese
Servings 3 servings
Calories 412 kcal

Equipment

  • jar
  • large bowl

Ingredients
  

Asian Dressing

  • 2 tablespoon light soy sauce Lighter in color and flavor than ordinary soy sauce.
  • 3 tablespoon rice vinegar Can use cider vinegar.
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil Use toasted sesame oil.
  • 2 tablespoon grapeseed oil Or canola or other neutral flavored oil.
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1.5 teaspoon fresh ginger Grated or very finely chopped.
  • 1 clove garlic Minced.
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Salad

  • 4 cups Chinese cabbage Finely shredded.
  • 1.5 cups red cabbage Finely shredded.
  • 1 cup carrot Finely julienned.
  • 2 cups chicken Shredded.
  • 0.5 cup shallots / scallions Finely sliced on the diagonal.

Garnishes

  • 0.5 - 1 cup crunchy noodles I use Chang's.
  • 1 - 2 teaspoon sesame seeds

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Combine the Dressing ingredients in a jar and shake. Set aside for 10 minutes for the flavors to meld.
  • Place the Salad ingredients together in a large bowl along with half the crunchy noodles. Drizzle over dressing then toss.
  • Divide between serving bowls. Top with more crunchy noodles and a good sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve immediately!

Notes

Keep salad, dressing and garnishes separate until ready to serve. Chopped salad keeps for 5 days in an airtight container. Dressing keeps for 2 to 3 days in fridge. Cooked chicken keeps for 3 days in the fridge - can also be frozen.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 412kcal
Keyword Asian Dressing, Chinese Chicken Salad, crunchy noodles, healthy, salad
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