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Chinese Chicken Salad

Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

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Chinese Chicken Salad is like the fusion of coleslaw, Asian takeout, and chicken salad, and is better than all of them! The cabbage is crispy, fresh, and makes a perfect platform for the shredded chicken, hearty edamame, and juicy bright oranges. The dressing alone is sweet and tangy with just a little heat for added excitement! Chinese Chicken Salad is crunchy and captivating, and can be made in just 20 minutes!

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Ingredients

  • For the salad:
  • 2 cups romaine lettuce, shredded
  • 2 cups Napa cabbage, shredded
  • 2 cups red cabbage, shredded
  • 2 large carrots, julienned
  • 1 cup edamame, shelled
  • 3 cups chicken, cooked and shredded
  • 3 1/2 ounces crunchy wonton noodles
  • 1 cup mandarin orange, sliced and drained
  • 1/2 cup scallions, diced
  • 1/2 cup almonds, sliced
  • For the dressing:
  • 1/4 cup grapeseed oil
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Step 1 -Combine the romaine, Napa cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, edamame, shredded chicken, and wonton noodles in a large salad bowl.

Step 2 -Gently toss in the oranges, scallions, and sliced almonds.

Step 3 -Whisk together the grapeseed oil, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, chili-garlic sauce, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

Step 4 -Toss the salad with the dressing.

Step 5 -Serve.

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