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Chinese Chicken Salad with Sesame Dressing
Simple and refreshing, this copy cat recipe is based on my favorite salads from Santa Monica's Feast from the East and California Chicken Cafe.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 458 kcal
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 6 3-inch wonton skins , sliced into 1/4″ strips
- 2 tablespoons canola or corn oil , for frying
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cooked chicken breast , shredded
- 2 green onions , chopped
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds , toasted lightly
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 cups cooked fusilli pasta noodles , cooled
For the Dressing:
- 1 1/2 tablespoons grapeseed oil (or canola oil)
- 6 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (add more to taste if you prefer a strong sesame taste)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
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Heat canola or corn oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. When oil starts to shimmer, fry the wonton skins in batches of 5-7 strips for 30 seconds each side or until lightly browned, working quickly so they don’t burn. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels until cooled.
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In a large bowl, combine lettuce, chicken breast, green onion, almonds, and pasta.
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Add the dressing ingredients to a jar with a tight fitting lid and shake until until well mixed or whisk in a small bowl until the sugar dissolves.
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Dress the lettuce mixture with 2-3 tablespoons of sesame dressing and top with more sesame seeds, wonton strips, and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Chinese Chicken Salad with Sesame Dressing
Amount Per Serving (2 g)
Calories 458
Calories from Fat 387
% Daily Value*
Fat 43g66%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 73mg24%
Sodium 577mg25%
Potassium 771mg22%
Carbohydrates 60g20%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 42g84%
Vitamin A 8307IU166%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 218mg22%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.