BARBARA TROPP'S CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD

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This classic and delicious recipe is a great use for leftover chicken. Recipe was adapted from ''The China Moon Cookbook'' by Barbara Tropp and printed in the New York Times. Serves 4-6 main dish servings.

Provided by blucoat

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon finely minced ginger
1/2 cup corn oil or 1/2 cup peanut oil
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
sea salt & freshly ground black pepper
6 cups small lettuce leaves, like baby romaine, Boston or mesclun
4 cups leftover roasted chicken, torn into bite-size pieces
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
1 small jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced
1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 small yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/4 cup cilantro leaf, plus extra for garnish
1/3 cup toasted pine nuts

Steps:

  • Whisk sugar, vinegar, mustard and ginger together. Whisk in oils, and season to taste with salt, pepper and more sugar and vinegar if needed. (Dressing should have a nice balance of sweet and tart.).
  • In a large bowl toss lettuce with a few tablespoons of dressing until lightly dressed. Arrange around sides of a large serving bowl or platter.
  • Toss chicken, celery, peppers and cilantro in a bowl with dressing until well coated. Arrange in center of serving bowl, and sprinkle with pine nuts and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.7, Fat 24.3, SaturatedFat 2.9, Sodium 50.1, Carbohydrate 5.6, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.8, Protein 2.1

Tawhidul Ialam
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This salad was a disappointment. The chicken was dry and the dressing was bland.


Joanne Smith
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I thought this salad was just okay. The dressing was a little too sweet for my taste.


JAHVARNA BUTLER
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This salad is delicious and easy to make. The only thing I would change is to add a little more ginger to the dressing.


TSG killer
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I've tried other Chinese chicken salad recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The dressing is amazing and the salad is so refreshing.


Junior Balbuena
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a healthy and delicious option for lunch or dinner.


CYNTHIA KIPROP
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I'm not a huge fan of Chinese food, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the chicken is cooked perfectly.


Kathleen Hoffman
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This salad is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the addition of the wonton strips.


Don Back725
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Prem Samden
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5 stars! This salad is delicious and refreshing. The combination of flavors and textures is perfect.


mulunesh belay
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and the dressing is to die for.


John Riley
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This Chinese chicken salad is a hit! The flavors are amazing and the crunch from the vegetables and wonton strips is so satisfying. I highly recommend this recipe!