Asian Chicken Salad is a perfect recipe for planned leftovers which reduce prep time and cut waste. The homemade dressing is full of rich flavors, but a prepared Asian dressing could be used to save even more time.
2cupsSesame Chicken, sliced (or other leftover cooked chicken)
4cupssalad greens, chopped
2celery stalks, chopped
2carrots, chopped
½cupgreen onions, chopped
10ozcarton cherry tomatoes
1cupMandarin oranges, drained
1tablespoonsesame seeds, toasted
4teaspoonalmonds, sliced (optional)
Salad Dressing
¾cupolive oil
⅓cuprice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
½cupsoy sauce
3tablespoonhoney
¼cupwater
3teaspoongarlic, minced
2teaspoonground ginger
Instructions
Homemade Asian Salad Dressing
In a small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients and whisk together thoroughly. Cover and heat in microwave for about 30 seconds to ensure that honey is dissolved. Shake well before serving.
Salad
In a large bowl, combine salad greens, celery, carrots, onions, tomatoes, and Mandarin oranges; toss well. Layer sliced, cooked chicken over salad. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve with Homemade Asian Salad Dressing. Garnish with sliced almonds if desired.
Notes
Store leftover salad dressing covered in the refrigerator.