This vibrant Chinese Chicken Salad is a delightful blend of crisp romaine, shredded red cabbage, and crunchy water chestnuts, all tossed with tender strips of cooked chicken. The dressing is the star, offering a perfect balance of tangy rice wine vinegar, nutty sesame oil, and warm ground ginger. It&# 226;ÂÂs light yet satisfying, making it an excellent choice for a healthy lunch, a quick weeknight dinner, or a refreshing side dish for summer gatherings. The combination of texturesâÂÂfrom the snap of the lettuce to the crunch of toasted almondsâÂÂmakes every bite exciting. ItâÂÂs simple to prepare using pantry staples and leftovers, ensuring you can enjoy this restaurant-quality flavor at home with minimal effort.
Chinese Chicken Salad (Weight Watchers Magazi
Description
This vibrant Chinese Chicken Salad is a delightful blend of crisp romaine, shredded red cabbage, and crunchy water chestnuts, all tossed with tender strips of cooked chicken. The dressing is the star, offering a perfect balance of tangy rice wine vinegar, nutty sesame oil, and warm ground ginger. It&# 226;ÂÂs light yet satisfying, making it an excellent choice for a healthy lunch, a quick weeknight dinner, or a refreshing side dish for summer gatherings. The combination of texturesâÂÂfrom the snap of the lettuce to the crunch of toasted almondsâÂÂmakes every bite exciting. ItâÂÂs simple to prepare using pantry staples and leftovers, ensuring you can enjoy this restaurant-quality flavor at home with minimal effort.Ingredients
Directions
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In a small bowl, whisk together rice wine vinegar, canola oil, sesame oil, 1 tablespoon of water, ground ginger, and toasted sesame seeds until well combined. Set aside.
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Prepare the chicken by cutting 8 oz of cooked, skinless, boneless chicken breast into thin strips.
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In a large salad bowl, combine the torn romaine lettuce, shredded red cabbage, and drained sliced water chestnuts.
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Divide the lettuce mixture evenly among 6 serving plates or bowls.
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Top each portion of salad evenly with the prepared chicken strips.
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Sprinkle 1 oz of sliced almonds evenly over the chicken and salad.
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Drizzle the prepared dressing over each salad.
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Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 117.6kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 5.0g8%
- Saturated Fat 0.7g4%
- Cholesterol 0.5mg1%
- Sodium 42.3mg2%
- Total Carbohydrate 16.5g6%
- Dietary Fiber 7.3g30%
- Sugars 7.2g
- Protein 5.7g12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
