Chinese Chicken Salad is like the fusion of coleslaw, Asian takeout, and chicken salad, and is better than all of them! The cabbage is crispy, fresh, and makes a perfect platform for the shredded chicken, hearty edamame, and juicy bright oranges. The dressing alone is sweet and tangy with just a little heat for added excitement! Chinese Chicken Salad is crunchy and captivating, and can be made in just 20 minutes!
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, shredded
- 2 cups Napa cabbage, shredded
- 2 cups red cabbage, shredded
- 2 large carrots, julienned
- 1 cup edamame, shelled
- 3 cups chicken, cooked and shredded
- 3 1/2 ounces crunchy wonton noodles
- 1 cup mandarin orange, sliced and drained
- 1/2 cup scallions, diced
- 1/2 cup almonds, sliced
For the dressing:
- 1/4 cup grapeseed oil
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, crushed
- 1 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
Step 1 –Combine the romaine, Napa cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, edamame, shredded chicken, and wonton noodles in a large salad bowl.
Step 2 –Gently toss in the oranges, scallions, and sliced almonds.
Step 3 –Whisk together the grapeseed oil, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, chili-garlic sauce, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Step 4 –Toss the salad with the dressing.
Step 5 –Serve.
