CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD

 

INGREDIENTS

1 head romaine, shredded

4 cups shredded napa cabbage

3 cups leftover shredded rotisserie chicken

1 (15-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained

1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

1/2 cup roasted salted cashews

3 green onions, thinly sliced

2 cups crispy wonton strips, homemade or store-bought

2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds

 

FOR THE SESAME GINGER DRESSING :

1/4 cup rice vinegar

3 tablespoons orange marmalade

2 1/2 tablespoons canola oil

2 1/2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil

1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce

2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger

2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

 

INSTRUCTIONS

To assemble the salad, place romaine lettuce in a large bowl; top with cabbage, chicken, mandarin oranges, cilantro, cashews and green onions. Pour the sesame ginger dressing on top of the salad and gently toss to combine.

Serve immediately, topped with wonton strips and sesame seeds.

FOR THE SESAME GINGER DRESSING

In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, orange marmalade, canola oil, sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger and sesame seeds; season with salt and pepper, to taste.

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