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a gorgeous chinese chicken salad in a white salad bowl.
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Chinese Chicken Salad

Chinese Chicken Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish, perfect for a quick and healthy meal. It combines crunchy vegetables, juicy chicken, and sweet mandarin oranges, all brought together with a flavorful homemade dressing.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American, Chinese
Servings: 4
Calories: 272kcal
Author: Joanna Cismaru

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens like romain, spinach or iceberg
  • 1 cup red cabbage shredded
  • 1 medium carrot shredded or julienned
  • 1 medium bell pepper thinly sliced, any color
  • ½ cup canned mandarin oranges drained
  • ¼ cup green onions chopped
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped
  • ¼ cup toasted almonds or cashews
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

For The Dressing

  • ¼ cup soy sauce low sodium
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil preferably toasted
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce or chili sauce
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Instructions

  • In a large bowl, toss together the salad greens, red cabbage, carrot, bell pepper, mandarin oranges, and chicken.
    process shots showing how to make chinese chicken salad.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sriracha (if using). This dressing is the star of the show, giving the salad that authentic Chinese flavor.
    process shots showing how to make chinese chicken salad.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss well to ensure everything is beautifully coated.
    process shots showing how to make chinese chicken salad.
  • Sprinkle the top with chopped green onions, cilantro, toasted almonds or cashews, and sesame seeds for that extra crunch and flavor.
  • Serve this salad immediately, or keep it in the fridge for up to an hour before serving. It’s perfect as a standalone meal or as a side dish.

Notes

  1. For the best flavor, use freshly cooked chicken, but leftovers or rotisserie chicken work great too.
  2. If you prefer a milder dressing, adjust the amount of sriracha sauce to suit your taste.
  3. Keep the salad greens and other veggies as dry as possible to prevent the salad from becoming soggy.
  4. To save time, prep the veggies and chicken ahead, and just assemble when you're ready to eat.
  5. Feel free to experiment with different nuts or seeds for varied textures and flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 684mg | Potassium: 527mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 4652IU | Vitamin C: 71mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 2mg