Asian Chicken Salad
| | Asian Chicken Salad |
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 14 ounce package wonton wraps, thawed
- 1cup vegetable oil for frying
- 2tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
- 1/2cup roasted and salted cashews(or slivered almonds, toasted)
- 2cups cooked chicken, large shred or cubed
- 5cups Napa cabbage, shredded
- 1cup red cabbage, shredded
- 1cup baby snapped peas
- 3 green onions, sliced thin on diagonal(about 1/2 cup)
- 1 large carrott, grated
- 1 large orange, peeled and cut into small bite-sized pieces
- 1/4cup dried cranberries
- salt and pepper to taste
For Dressing #1 Tangy Asian Vinaigrette:
- 4tablespoons grape seed or avocado oil
- 2tablespoons toasted sesame seed oil
- 1/3cup rice wine vinegar
- 2tablespoons brown sugar
- 2teaspoons chili garlic sauce(or chili sauce)
- 1/4 teaspoonfresh ginger, minced
- salt and pepper as needed
For Dressing #2 Sweet and Spicy Honey Dijon:
- 6tablespoons grape seed or avocado oil
- 2tablespoons sesame seed oil(I used toasted sesame seed oil)
- 2tablespoons red wine or apple cider vinegar
- 2tablespoons honey
- 2tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1clove fresh garlic, minced
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
For the Salad:
- Step #1 Heat oil in a deep skillet. Stack wonton wraps and slice in ΒΌ inch strips. When oil reaches 350 degrees, add wonton strips and fry, stirring gently with a fork or tongs for about 30 seconds or until golden brown. (Strips will brown quickly!) Gently remove with a slotted spoon or tongs and drain on paper towel. Step #2 Place a dry skillet on medium high heat. Add sesame seeds and toast, shaking pan back and forth, until golden to medium brown in color. Pour into bowl. Return pan to heat and add slivered almonds (if using in place of cashews.) Toast slivered almonds, stirring constantly, until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Place in a bowl and set aside. Step #3 Make dressing of your choice and refrigerate until ready to serve. Step #4 In a large bowl, sesame seeds, almonds or cashews, chicken, Napa cabbage, red cabbage, snap peas, green onions, carrot, orange pieces and dried cranberries. Step #5 Pour dressing of choice over mixture and toss to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve chilled.
For Dressing #1 Tangy Asian Vinaigrette:
- Whisk together all ingredients until well combined.
For Dressing #2 Sweet and Spicy Honey Dijon:
- Combine ingredients and whisk together until thickened.