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Asian Chicken Salad with Ginger Dressing

Bright, crunchy, and satisfying, this Asian chicken salad, dressed with a ginger-forward dressing, is the perfect summer dish that's quick to prepare and balances sweet, savory, and tangy flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the salad
  • 12 ounces coleslaw mix or shredded cabbage Can use pre-shredded for speed
  • 2 cups leaf lettuce Romaine or any leafy green, torn
  • 1/2 cup cilantro Chopped
  • 1–2 pieces green onions Thinly sliced
  • 2 cups chopped cooked chicken Rotisserie, poached, or pan-seared
  • 1/2 cup mandarin oranges Drained (canned or fresh segments)
  • 1/3 cup chow mein noodles For crunch
For the ginger dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey Maple syrup works for vegan
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce Or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic Grated or finely minced
  • 1 1/2 inch ginger Grated (about 1–1 1/2 teaspoons grated)
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
For toasting
  • 1/3 cup sliced almonds
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a small skillet over medium. Add the sliced almonds and sesame seeds. Toast, stirring often, until the nuts and seeds are golden and fragrant, about 4–5 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, torn leaf lettuce, chopped cilantro, and thinly sliced green onions. Add the chopped cooked chicken and toss gently to distribute.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, rice vinegar, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, grated garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes until emulsified.
Assembly
  1. Drizzle the ginger dressing over the salad. Toss gently, coating everything evenly but not crushing the greens.
  2. Scatter the mandarin oranges, toasted almonds, sesame seeds, and chow mein noodles over the top.
  3. Serve immediately so the noodles stay crisp.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10g

Notes

Store components separately for best texture. Keep the dressed salad in the fridge for up to 24 hours, but expect the greens and chow mein noodles to soften. If you plan to save leftovers, keep the dressing in a sealed container and toss just before eating. Cooked chicken will keep 3–4 days refrigerated. Freezing is not recommended for the assembled salad because the texture of the cabbage, oranges, and dressing will change.

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