Chinese Chicken Salad (Printable Recipe)
Zesty Chinese Chicken Salad packed with crisp veggies and tangy dressing.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Salad
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4 cups Napa cabbage shredded
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3 cups iceberg lettuce chopped
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2.5 cups cooked chicken diced
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1 cup carrots julienned
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11 ounces mandarin oranges drained and patted dry
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1/3 cup green onions diced
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1/2 cup chow mein noodles
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1/2 cup crispy wonton strips
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1/4 cup sliced almonds
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2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
→ Dressing
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2 tablespoons rice vinegar
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2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
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2 tablespoons peanut oil or substitute avocado vegetable or canola oil
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 tablespoon honey
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2 cloves garlic minced
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1 teaspoon peanut butter optional
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3/4 teaspoon toasted sesame seed oil
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
# Steps to Follow:
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Place Napa cabbage and iceberg lettuce on a large serving platter and lightly drizzle with dressing.
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Top greens with diced chicken, julienned carrots, mandarin oranges, and green onions evenly distributed.
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Drizzle with additional dressing and finish with chow mein noodles, wonton strips, sliced almonds, and sesame seeds.
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Serve immediately with remaining dressing on the side for additional flavor.
# Extra Tips:
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Toss salad just before serving to keep toppings crisp and textures vibrant.
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Dressing can be prepared ahead and stored for up to one week refrigerated.
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Nuts and noodles should be added last to preserve crunch.