Asian Chicken Salad with Ginger Dressing
Asian Chicken Salad with Ginger Dressing is a refreshing and vibrant meal perfect for spring lunches or light dinners. This delightful salad combines crunchy cabbage, tender chicken, and sweet mandarin oranges, all tossed in a zesty ginger dressing that adds an exciting twist to your typical salad experience. With its colorful presentation and satisfying flavors, this dish is sure to impress at picnics, family gatherings, or as a quick weekday meal. Plus, it’s incredibly easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, making it a go-to option for busy days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 12 ounces coleslaw mix or shredded cabbage
- 2 cups leaf lettuce, romaine or any leafy green
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1–2 green onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups chopped cooked chicken, rotisserie or poached
- 1/2 cup mandarin oranges, drained
- 1/3 cup chow mein noodles
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1 1/2 inch knob ginger grated
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Toast the sliced almonds in a small skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, cooked chicken, and mandarin oranges.
- In another bowl, whisk together olive oil, grated garlic, grated ginger, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes to make the dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine. Top with toasted almonds before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg