Description
A vibrant and flavorful Chinese Chicken Chopped Salad featuring fresh greens, juicy shredded chicken, mandarin oranges, crunchy wontons, and a tangy sesame ginger dressing. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
Ingredients
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- Salad:
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup Napa cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup red cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup shredded chicken (grilled, roasted, or rotisserie)
- ½ cup julienned carrots
- ½ cup edamame, shelled
- ¼ cup green onions, thinly sliced
- ½ cup mandarin oranges (canned or fresh)
- ¼ cup toasted almonds or sesame seeds
- ½ cup wonton strips or toasted ramen noodles
- Sesame Ginger Dressing:
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 garlic clove, minced
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients:
- Wash and dry all greens.
- Shred the cabbage, romaine, and chicken.
- Julienne carrots, shell the edamame, and slice green onions.
- Make the Dressing:
- Whisk sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, ginger, and garlic in a bowl until emulsified.
- Assemble the Salad:
- Combine greens, chicken, carrots, edamame, green onions, and mandarin oranges in a large bowl.
- Add almonds, sesame seeds, or wonton strips for crunch.
- Toss and Serve:
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Serve immediately or chill until ready.
Notes
- Storage: Keep components separate if prepping ahead. Add dressing just before serving.
- Substitutions: Replace chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option. Use gluten-free soy sauce for a gluten-free dish.
- Make it lighter: Use less dressing or a lighter dressing alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (optional for toasting toppings)
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossed
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 2 cups)
- Calories: Calories: ~280 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Chinese Chicken Chopped Salad, Asian Chicken Salad, Sesame Dressing Salad, Chicken Cabbage Salad, Healthy Chicken Salad Recipe