You’re indoors, staying safe at home; why not whip up a Chinese Chicken Salad with Sesame Dressing.
This big bowl of flavor is fast, fresh and figure-friendly!! Bonus!! This has become my go-to alternative to have for lunch while WFH.
Colorful mix of tastes and textures, from shredded veggie slaw and tender chicken to crunchy almonds, Chinese noodles and yes, of course – Mandarin oranges. All that goodness is tossed in a homemade sesame dressing that is sweet and tangy.
This Chinese Chicken Salad is ideal for meal prep and lunches on-the-go for when we go back to normal life. But for now, enjoy in your comfy matching loungewear. It makes a lot; so enjoy it again and again.
Ingredients:
FOR THE SALAD:
- 4 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 3 cups packaged broccoli slaw
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup crispy Chinese noodles
- 1 cup Mandarin oranges
FOR THE SALAD:
- 4 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 3 cups packaged broccoli slaw
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts)
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup crispy Chinese noodles
- 1 cup Mandarin oranges
For the Dressing:
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 Tbsp white sesame seeds
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine all of the salad ingredients, tossing until well mixed.
In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients and then pour over the salad, tossing to coat.
Newlywed In the Kitchen 