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5 from 3 votes

Chinese Chicken Salad

Full of plenty of crunch that the whole family will love, this Chinese chicken salad is a delicious choice for a side salad or to bring to a potluck.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe
Servings: 6
Calories: 475kcal

Ingredients

Soy Ginger Dressing

  • ½ cup rice wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup light soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon roasted garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon ginger paste
  • ½ cup vegetable oil

Salad

  • ½ head green cabbage, thinly sliced
  • ½ head red cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced (seeds and stem removed)
  • 1 small carrot, sliced thinly
  • 2 green onions, chopped (you can use the green parts only or the whites too, for added onion flavor)
  • 1 cup loosely packed cilantro, chopped
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, cubed or shredded
  • 1 cup crispy fried chow mein noodles
  • 1 cup crispy fried wonton strips
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Whisk together vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, garlic paste, and ginger paste. Slowly drizzle the oil into the other dressing ingredients while whisking vigorously to emulsify the ingredients. Set aside.
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  • In a large salad bowl toss together cabbage, bell pepper, carrots, green onions, cilantro, and chicken.
    A glass bowl on a marble surface contains the vibrant ingredients of a Chinese Chicken Salad—shredded lettuce, chicken, mandarin oranges, green onions, carrots, cilantro, slivered almonds, and crunchy noodles—all arranged separately.
  • Chill, covered, in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • Just before serving, add chow mein noodles and wonton strips to the salad ingredients.
  • Whisk sesame seeds into the dressing. Drizzle desired amount of dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
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  • Serve immediately.
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Notes

  • To make the dressing, heat sugar, salt, pepper, and vinegar until sugar is dissolved. Cool, then add 1/2 cup of oil. Put in a sealed jar and shake well to mix.
  • Chinese Chicken Salad is best served immediately but leftovers can be kept covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 475kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 906mg | Potassium: 553mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 2877IU | Vitamin C: 85mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 4mg
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