Chinese Chicken Salad
2 hearts of romaine, washed and dried½ head Napa cabbage, washed and dried
¼−½ small head purple cabbage (optional)
1−1¼ pounds cooked, sliced, or shredded chicken breast
4 tablespoons slivered almonds
4 tablespoons sliced green onions
1 large carrot, finely grated or shredded
1 can (11-ounce) mandarin orange segments in water
4 ounces snow peas, cooked and sliced crosswise
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro or Italian parsley (optional)
This colorful, refreshing salad is easy to make with leftover chicken breast and canned mandarin orange segments. Almonds add crunch. Purple cabbage, carrot, green onions, and cilantro add color, and the creamy dressing really punches up the flavor! Everything can be done ahead then assembled when ready. 4 servings
1. Chop romaine crosswise into thin strips. Trim the v-shaped core out of the Napa cabbage. Chop remaining leaves crosswise. Thinly slice or grate the purple cabbage.
2. Divide greens and cabbage onto 4 plates. Arrange the chicken on top of greens, then sprinkle with almonds, green onions, carrot, orange segments, snow peas, and cilantro. Serve dressing on the side.
TIP Substitute asparagus spears for the snow peas. Cut on the diagonal into approximately ½-inch pieces. Drop into boiling, salted water for 2 minutes, drain, and place in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and chill.
Creamy Ginger-Orange Dressing
3 tablespoons coconut or avocado oil
4 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon wheat-free tamari or soy sauce
1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar or white wine vinegar
2−3 teaspoons finely grated ginger 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon almond butter When you want Asian flair for a salad or stir fry, whip up this easy concoction and dress your dish with it. 4 servings
1. Place all ingredients in a blender, and puree until smooth. An immersion blender works better for blending small amounts of liquid. You may also put the ingredients in a small sealable container and vigorously shake it to combine.
2. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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