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 jalapeƱo 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

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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Kamohelo Mophethe
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I love that this salad is so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my own taste.


Briana Brooks
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests.


Nwabyeze Malcolm
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I'm not a huge fan of Chinese food, but I really enjoyed this salad. It's a great way to try something new.


Krulak
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This salad is so refreshing and it's the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day.


Gabriella Davis
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. It's the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and savory.


Sugam Bhattarai
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


steven clair
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I'm not a big fan of mayonnaise, but the dressing in this salad is so good, I don't even notice it.


Arbab Bashir
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Lori Zimmerman
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I made this salad for my family and they loved it. It's a healthy and delicious dish that's perfect for any occasion.


Elvin Richard
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great. It's a great summer dish.


Everlyne Mulongo
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This salad was a disappointment. The dressing was too sweet and the chicken was dry.


Raphael Sheskin
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This is the best Chinese chicken salad I've ever had. The dressing is perfect and the chicken is so tender.


Juma Nature
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I'm not a big fan of Chinese food, but this salad changed my mind. It's so light and refreshing, and the dressing is amazing.


Leen Mohammed
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the crunch of the wonton strips and the creamy avocado.


Precious Bameyi
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Vincent Hill
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This Chinese chicken salad is a keeper! It's so refreshing and flavorful, and the dressing is to die for. I will definitely be making this again and again.


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