Name: Chinese Chicken Salad with Sesame Dressing
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups shredded cooked chicken (See Kelly's Notes); 3 cups shredded Romaine lettuce; 2 cups shredded purple cabbage; 2 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts); 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced into batons; 1/3 cup sliced almonds; 1 cup crispy chow mein noodles; 3 Tablespoons sesame oil; 1/4 cup seasoned rice wine vinegar; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 2 Tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh black pepper

Chinese Chicken Salad with Sesame Dressing

Kelly Senyei
5 September 5, 2012
60 Comments

That big bowl of flavor and crunch up there is my dinner at least once a week. Fast, fresh and figure-friendly, my mom’s recipe for Chinese Chicken Salad has become my go-to alternative to Manhattan’s bevy of overpriced-but-easily-available takeout options.

A few weeks ago I posted a picture of this salad on Instagram and Facebook and was asked to share the recipe. Ask and ye shall receive my fellow Chinese Chicken Salad enthusiasts. This colorful mix features a plethora of tastes and textures, from shredded purple cabbage and tender chicken to crunchy almonds and crisp cucumber batons. All that healthy goodness is tossed in a homemade sesame dressing.

You’ll want to go ahead and splurge on this low-fat favorite now because next week it’s all about the butter. (Two words: apple pie.)

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