Asian Chicken Crunch Salad That Will Wow Your Taste Buds
A vibrant Asian Chicken Crunch Salad that combines fresh greens, colorful veggies, and a sweet-spicy dressing, making it a perfect healthy meal.
Equipment
- - Mixing bowl
- small bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1 cup Unseasoned Rice Vinegar Can substitute with apple cider vinegar.
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced Use garlic powder for a milder flavor.
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger, minced Ground ginger is acceptable.
- 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Honey or maple syrup can be used.
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha or Sambal Oelek Adjust for desired spiciness.
- 2 teaspoons Chinese Hot Mustard Regular mustard can be used.
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil Any neutral oil works well.
- 1 teaspoon Dark Sesame Oil Toasted sesame oil adds richness.
Salad
- 6 cups Romaine Lettuce, torn Can substitute with spinach.
- 2 cups Shredded Red Cabbage Green cabbage can be substituted.
- 1 large Carrot, shredded Can replace with bell peppers.
- 2 pieces Green Onions, chopped Regular onions may substitute.
- 1/2 cup Sliced or Slivered Almonds Sunflower seeds for nut-free option.
- 1 can Mandarin Oranges, drained Fresh oranges or pineapple can be used.
- 2 cups Cooked Chicken, shredded Tofu or chickpeas can replace.
- 1/2 cup Fried Wonton Strips Croutons or tortilla strips can work.
- 2 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Seeds Omit if allergic.
Homemade Hot Mustard (optional)
- 3 teaspoons Dry Mustard Powder Mix for a quick version.
- 3 teaspoons Cold Water Adjust consistency as needed.
Instructions
Dressing Preparation
- In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, minced garlic, fresh ginger, brown sugar, sriracha, and Chinese hot mustard until well combined.
- Slowly whisk in olive and sesame oils to achieve a smooth consistency.
Salad Assembly
- In a large bowl, combine torn romaine lettuce, shredded red cabbage, and shredded carrot.
- Add chopped green onions, sliced almonds, drained mandarin oranges, shredded chicken, fried wonton strips, and sesame seeds.
Dressing Salad
- Pour the homemade dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to ensure every ingredient is evenly coated.
Optional Hot Mustard
- In a small bowl, mix dry mustard powder with cold water and let sit for about 10-15 minutes.
Notes
Optional: Add diced avocado for a creamy texture boost.