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Oriental Chicken Salad

A bright, crunchy salad with tender chicken, crisp veggies, and a tangy dressing, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens like romaine and spinach
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup sliced bell peppers red and yellow
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium bowl for dressing
  • Whisk
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Skillet or grill pan

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then grill or sauté until cooked through.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger to make the dressing.
  3. Slice the bell peppers, green onions, and shred the carrots.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, add the salad greens, chicken, bell peppers, carrots, and green onions, then toss gently.
  5. Sprinkle the slivered almonds and sesame seeds over the salad.
  6. Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving.
  7. Gently toss the salad to ensure all ingredients are coated with the dressing.
  8. Divide the salad into bowls and serve immediately.

Notes

This salad can be prepared ahead of time, but dress it just before serving for freshness.