Chinese Chicken Salad
Chinese Chicken Salad is fresh, satisfying, and filled with healthy, nutrient-dense ingredients. The perfect contrast of tastes and textures all tossed in a delicious homemade dressing!
Servings: 8
Calories: 142kcal
Ingredients
Salad:
- 2 cups shredded chicken cooked
- 3 cups shredded romaine lettuce
- 1 cup red cabbage thinly chopped
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 3 green onions chopped
- 3 small radishes thinly sliced
- 1 package of ramen noodles uncooked and crushed
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup mandarin oranges drained (about ½ 15oz can, well drained)
- Sesame seeds
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- ⅓ cup rice wine vinegar
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, add all ingredients together for the sauce. Mix well until fully blended. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all salad ingredients except for sesame seeds. Toss well, distributing the ingredients evenly.
- Pour salad dressing in and mix again.
- Top with sesame seeds before garnishing.
Notes
Storage:
- To Store: You can store the leftovers in an airtight container for up 3-4 days in the refrigerator. After that it will become soggy.
- You can substitute an Asian vinaigrette instead of preparing a homemade dressing if you want to save time.
- If you prepare the chicken yourself, you can boil and shred or bake and shred it. If you choose to bake this chicken, be sure to season it properly beforehand with salt and pepper.
- You can save time by purchasing already shredded lettuce, cabbage, and carrots.
Nutrition
Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 298mg | Potassium: 296mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 4558IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg