Need a salad idea that's not boring? Mix crunchy, fresh veggies with crispy chow mein noodles and shredded chicken for a tastebud-pleasing Chinese chicken salad.
Ingredients
4 cups coarsely chopped Chinese or napa cabbage
2 cups shredded red cabbage
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 cup shredded carrots
4 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup crispy chow mein noodles
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
Instructions
1Mix the salad components
2In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients and toss thoroughly.
3Make the dressing
4In a small bowl, whisk oils, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, ginger and pepper until well combined.
5Coat the salad
6Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture, and toss again to coat. Sprinkle the top of the salad with the crispy chow mein noodles and sesame seeds.
