Best 9 Barbara Tropps Chinese Chicken Salad Recipes

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Craving a dish that bursts with fresh flavors and textures? Look no further than Barbara Tropp's renowned Chinese chicken salad. This vibrant dish, a symphony of crisp vegetables, juicy chicken, nutty almonds, and a uniquely tangy dressing, has garnered widespread acclaim for its delightful taste and refreshing appeal. In this article, we will explore the culinary secrets behind this beloved salad, providing you with a comprehensive guide to recreate this iconic dish in the comfort of your own kitchen. Whether you're seeking a light and healthy lunch option or an impressive appetizer to tantalize your dinner guests, Barbara Tropp's Chinese chicken salad is sure to captivate your taste buds and leave you craving more. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your palate, and let's embark on a culinary journey to unravel the magic behind this extraordinary salad.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD



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Recipe video above. This one is all about the fabulous Asian Dressing and the slaw-type shape of the ingredients. Don't skip the crunchy noodles, they totally make this! Alternative Dressing: standby Asian Sesame Dressing (keeps for weeks).

Provided by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tbsp light soy sauce ((Note 1))
3 tbsp rice vinegar ((aka rice wine vinegar, or use cider vinegar))
1 tbsp sesame oil (toasted)
2 tbsp grapeseed oil ((or canola or any other neutral flavored oil))
1 tsp sugar
1 1/2 tsp fresh ginger (, grated or very finely chopped)
1 garlic clove (, minced)
1/2 tsp black pepper
4 cups Chinese cabbage ((Nappa Cabbage), finely shredded (Note 2))
1 1/2 cups red cabbage (, finely shredded)
1 cup carrot (, finely julienned (see video))
2 cups chicken (, shredded)
1/2 cup shallots / scallions (, finely sliced on the diagonal)
1/2 to 1 cup crunchy noodles ((I use Chang's) (Note 3))
1 - 2 tsp sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Combine the Dressing ingredients in a jar and shake. Set aside for 10 minutes or so for the flavours to meld.
  • Place the Salad ingredients together in a large bowl along with half the crunchy noodles. Drizzle over dressing then toss. (Note 4)
  • Divide between serving bowls. Top with more crunchy noodles and a good sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve immediately!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 320 g, Calories 412 kcal, Carbohydrate 17.3 g

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

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 split chicken breasts (bone-in, skin-on)
Good olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound asparagus, ends removed, and cut in thirds diagonally
1 red bell pepper, cored and seeded
2 scallions (white and green parts), sliced diagonally
1 tablespoon white sesame seeds, toasted
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup good apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
1/2 tablespoon honey
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon peeled, grated fresh ginger
1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the chicken breasts on a sheet pan and rub with the skin with olive oil. Sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is just cooked. Set aside until cool enough to handle. Remove the meat from the bones, discard the skin, and shred the chicken in large bite-sized pieces.
  • Blanch the asparagus in a pot of boiling salted water for 3 to 5 minutes until crisp-tender. Plunge into ice water to stop the cooking. Drain. Cut the peppers in strips about the size of the asparagus pieces. Combine the cut chicken, asparagus, and peppers in a large bowl.
  • Whisk together all of the ingredients for the dressing and pour over the chicken and vegetables. Add the scallions and sesame seeds and season to taste. Serve cold or at room temperature.

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     main-dish

Time 34m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, divided
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, divided
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1/2 head napa cabbage, thinly shredded (about 6 cups)
1/4 head red cabbage, shredded (about 2 cups)
1 large carrot, shredded (about 2 cups)
3 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced, greens included (about 1/2 cup)
1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts
1 (11-ounce) can Mandarin oranges in water, drained
1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced ginger
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce or chili sauce
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil and brush onto chicken breasts. Arrange in a baking dish and bake until juices run clear, about 13 to15 minutes. Remove from oven, cool completely, and cut into 1/4-inch slices.
  • In a large bowl, combine Napa cabbage, red cabbage, carrot, scallions, water chestnuts, Mandarin orange and sliced chicken. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger, oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil, brown sugar and chili sauce. Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine. Divide among bowls and top each serving with 2 teaspoons toasted almonds.

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD



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The greatest chicken salad, especially if your clan isn't crazy about the usual soy flavored dressing.

Provided by Ann Black

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 ½ boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and diced
1 head lettuce, torn into small pieces
4 green onions, sliced
4 stalks celery, sliced thin
½ cup walnuts, chopped
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
6 ounces Chinese noodles, heated briefly to crisp
6 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
4 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup peanut oil

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl combine the chicken, lettuce, green onion, celery, nuts, seeds and noodles. Mix all together. Set aside.
  • To Make Dressing: Put vinegar in a small bowl. Dissolve sugar and salt in vinegar before adding oil. Shake/Beat well.
  • Add dressing to salad and toss to coat. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517.4 calories, Carbohydrate 38.8 g, Cholesterol 48.1 mg, Fat 31.6 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 756.8 mg, Sugar 13.9 g

BARBARA TROPP'S PECAN-GINGER TORTE



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Provided by Joan Nathan

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield Two tortes

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 ounces pecans, plus 18 perfect pecan halves
6 large egg yolks
1 cup, minus 2 tablespoons, sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh ginger juice squeezed from about 1/2 cup of very finely diced or food-processed pureed fresh ginger
Several twists white pepper (optional)
1/2 cup matzoh meal
6 large egg whites
1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons finely minced crystallized ginger or finely minced glaceed apricots or thin rings of candied kumquats

Steps:

  • Lightly grease two 8-to-9-inch springform pans or two 9-to-10-inch tart pans with removable bottoms. Line the bottoms with greased paper. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Toast the four ounces of pecans for 15 minutes in the oven, rotating the tray once midway. Let cool.
  • Mince the pecans with a sharp knife or with an on-off food processor motion, until fine but dry.
  • Beat the egg yolks until light. Add the sugar gradually, until the yolks turn very creamy and form ribbons on the beater.
  • Add the lemon juice, ginger juice and pepper. Beat to mix.
  • Add the minced pecans and matzoh meal. Beat until blended.
  • In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until they are blended. Add salt and continue whipping until the egg white forms firm peaks but are not dry.
  • Lightly fold the egg whites into the nut mixture, until well blended.
  • Divide the mixture between the two prepared pans.
  • Sprinkle the crystallized ginger, glaceed apricots or kumquats evenly over the top. Space eight pecan halves around the edges of each tart, putting a ninth in the center.
  • Bake in the middle or the bottom third of the oven for 40 to 45 minutes, until a cake tester in the center of the cake comes out dry.
  • Let cool completely in pan. The cake tastes best baked a day in advance. Wrap air-tight overnight. Serve with a selection of seasonal berries. Or, if having a vegetarian seder, serve with Chantilly cream or Barbara Tropp's fresh ginger ice cream, the recipe for which is in ''The Modern Art of Chinese Cooking.''

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 790, UnsaturatedFat 52 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 65 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 609 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD



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Here's a bright and flavorful way to use up leftover cold chicken that can be thrown together in about 20 minutes.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     dinner, lunch, weekday, salads and dressings

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

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 or peanut oil
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
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 jalapeño chili pepper, thinly sliced
1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 small yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/4 cup cilantro leaves, 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 : @context http, Calories 435, UnsaturatedFat 28 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 415 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

PATTY'S 5 STAR CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD



Patty's 5 Star Chinese Chicken Salad image

I received this recipe from a good friend. It is one of my favorite salads. It is a nice change from the "mayo" chicken salad. It is filling, but not heavy. It makes a great meal or side. A great combination of flavors, none of which are too overpowering. This recipe makes a lot, so I usually cut the recipe in half. I'm sure you'll love it! (cooking time is "chilling" time for pasta)

Provided by Quest4ZBest

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 2h10m

Yield 12 , 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta
1 cup olive oil
2/3 cup teriyaki sauce
2/3 cup rice vinegar (or white if necessary)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 (6 ounce) bags fresh spinach
1 (6 ounce) bag craisins
3 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
1 bunch green onion
1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
1 (6 ounce) can honey roasted peanuts
2 cups cooked chicken, cut into small pieces or shredded

Steps:

  • Cook pasta al dente.
  • Blend together oil, teriyaki sauce, vinegar, salt and pepper.
  • Pour over pasta and let set for 2 hours or overnight.
  • Just before serving add remaining ingredients and toss.
  • Eat!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 565.9, Fat 31.6, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 49.4, Sodium 810.9, Carbohydrate 57.1, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 21.2, Protein 18.7

BARBARA'S SALAD



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This is a salad recipe my 6-year-old daughter Barbara came up with. It's actually delicious! The pineapple juice is tastier than any salad dressing you could add to this.

Provided by MARIACOZ

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 ounces grilled chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
3 ounces chopped ham
1 cup shredded lettuce
½ cup crushed pineapple with juice
8 large grapes red grapes, halved

Steps:

  • Combine the chicken, ham, lettuce, pineapple, and grapes in a large bowl; toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Cholesterol 56.6 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 19.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 595.5 mg, Sugar 13.8 g

Tips:

  • To make the chicken more flavorful, marinate it in a mixture of soy sauce, rice wine, garlic, and ginger for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • To get the chicken crispy, fry it in hot oil until golden brown.
  • To make the dressing, whisk together mayonnaise, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and honey.
  • To assemble the salad, toss the chicken, cabbage, carrots, celery, and green onions together in a bowl.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

This Chinese chicken salad is a light and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is packed with flavor and nutrition, and it is also easy to make. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a dish to impress your friends, this Chinese chicken salad is sure to please.

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