Chinese Chicken Salad
Rita Held

Chinese Chicken Salad

Make this ahead by preparing the dressing and salad parts separately. Keep the salad refrigerated until ready to toss with the dressing and serve.

ByRita Held

Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 8 cups iceberg lettuce or Napa cabbage, shredded & loosely packed
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, (about 8 ounces) shredded or cubed
  • 1/3 cup green onions, sliced
  • 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1/3 cup carrots, matchstick chopped
  • 1/3 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
  • Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar

Directions

  1. In a large bowl combine lettuce, chicken, onions, cilantro, carrots and peanuts. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  2. Whisk together dressing ingredients. Toss with salad and serve immediately.
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