Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe
A vibrant and crunchy Chinese Chicken Salad featuring shredded rotisserie chicken, fresh lettuce varieties, cabbage, and carrots, all tossed in a flavorful Asian dressing and topped with crunchy wonton strips, sesame seeds, and slivered almonds for a delightful mix of textures and tastes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
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Salad
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken breast, shredded
- 1 head romaine lettuce, shredded
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup thinly-sliced green onions
- 3 tablespoons cilantro leaves (optional), roughly chopped
Toppings
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 1 cup crispy salad topper wonton strips
Dressing
- Asian salad dressing (use your preferred Asian dressing recipe)
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: Add shredded chicken to a large bowl. Pour half of the Asian salad dressing over the chicken and toss to coat all pieces evenly. Let the chicken sit for at least 10 minutes to absorb the flavors from the dressing.
- Combine Vegetables: Add the shredded romaine lettuce, shredded iceberg lettuce, red cabbage, shredded carrots, sliced green onions, and chopped cilantro to the bowl with the chicken. Toss everything together thoroughly to combine.
- Add Remaining Dressing: When you’re ready to serve the salad, pour the remaining Asian dressing over the combined ingredients and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Garnish and Serve: Top the salad with crushed red pepper flakes, sesame seeds, slivered almonds, and crispy wonton strips. Serve immediately to enjoy the salad and toppings while they’re fresh and crisp.
Notes
- For best flavor, use freshly shredded rotisserie chicken.
- The Asian salad dressing can be customized with ingredients like soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and ginger for extra zing.
- If you prefer a vegetarian version, omit the chicken and add tofu or extra nuts for protein.
- Serve immediately after adding the crispy wonton strips to maintain their crunch.
- Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes according to your spice preference.
Keywords: Chinese chicken salad, rotisserie chicken salad, Asian salad, crunchy salad, healthy salad, lettuce salad, wonton strips salad
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