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Sesame Ginger Chicken Salad

This sesame ginger chicken salad is a quick and flavorful meal, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a healthy lunch. It features tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a zesty homemade dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Assembly Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 head romaine lettuce shredded
  • 4 cups napa cabbage shredded
  • 3 cups shredded chicken leftover shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1 (15-ounce) can mandarin oranges drained
  • ½ cup cilantro leaves chopped fresh
  • ½ cup roasted salted cashews
  • 3 green onions thinly sliced
  • 2 cups crispy wonton strips homemade or store-bought
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
For the Sesame Ginger Dressing
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons orange marmalade
  • 2 ½ tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 ½ tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger freshly grated
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Small bowl

Method
 

  1. To make the sesame ginger dressing, whisk together rice vinegar, orange marmalade, canola oil, sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, and sesame seeds in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. To assemble the salad, place romaine lettuce in a large bowl. Top with cabbage, chicken, mandarin oranges, cilantro, cashews, and green onions.
  3. Pour the sesame ginger dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
  4. Serve immediately, topped with wonton strips and sesame seeds.

Notes

This salad is great for meal prep. Store the dressing separately and toss just before serving to keep the wonton strips crispy.

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