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Chinese Chicken Salad with Sesame Dressing
Fast, fresh and figure-friendly, my mom’s recipe for Chinese Chicken Salad has become my go-to alternative to takeout.
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Prep Time
20
minutes
mins
Total Time
20
minutes
mins
Servings
6
servings
Ingredients
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For the salad:
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4
cups
shredded cooked chicken (See Kelly's Notes)
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3
cups
shredded Romaine lettuce
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2
cups
shredded purple cabbage
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2
scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts)
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1
medium cucumber, thinly sliced into batons
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1/3
cup
sliced almonds
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1
cup
crispy chow mein noodles
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1
cup
Mandarin oranges
For the dressing:
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3
Tablespoons
sesame oil
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1/4
cup
seasoned rice wine vinegar
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1/4
cup
vegetable oil
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2
Tablespoons
sugar
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1
teaspoon
salt
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1/4
teaspoon
fresh black pepper
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine all of the salad ingredients, tossing until well mixed.
In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients and then pour over the salad, tossing to coat.
Kelly's Notes:
I buy a rotisserie chicken and shred the meat (discarding the skin). It's fast, fresh and just enough meat for 4 to 6 servings.
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