BARBARA TROPP'S CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD

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This classic and delicious recipe is a great use for leftover chicken. Recipe was adapted from ''The China Moon Cookbook'' by Barbara Tropp and printed in the New York Times. Serves 4-6 main dish servings.

Provided by blucoat

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon finely minced ginger
1/2 cup corn oil or 1/2 cup peanut oil
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
sea salt & freshly ground black pepper
6 cups small lettuce leaves, like baby romaine, Boston or mesclun
4 cups leftover roasted chicken, torn into bite-size pieces
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
1 small jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced
1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 small yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/4 cup cilantro leaf, plus extra for garnish
1/3 cup toasted pine nuts

Steps:

  • Whisk sugar, vinegar, mustard and ginger together. Whisk in oils, and season to taste with salt, pepper and more sugar and vinegar if needed. (Dressing should have a nice balance of sweet and tart.).
  • In a large bowl toss lettuce with a few tablespoons of dressing until lightly dressed. Arrange around sides of a large serving bowl or platter.
  • Toss chicken, celery, peppers and cilantro in a bowl with dressing until well coated. Arrange in center of serving bowl, and sprinkle with pine nuts and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.7, Fat 24.3, SaturatedFat 2.9, Sodium 50.1, Carbohydrate 5.6, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.8, Protein 2.1

Osamu festus
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of the chicken, vegetables, and dressing.


Sk Alaminz Vai
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


RX APON
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This salad is a great healthy option for lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Absar Aziz
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I'm not a big fan of Chinese food, but I loved this salad. The dressing is amazing and the chicken is so tender.


Bryanz _Salaz
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Sk Rana00
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great salad to serve at parties or potlucks.


Matteo Antonucci
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the crunchy wonton strips.


Solomon benjamin
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Mahar Saqlain
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a healthy and delicious meal.


Anwar Sanji
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I've made this salad several times and I always get compliments on it. It's a great salad to bring to parties or potlucks.


Anthea Ward
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of the chicken, vegetables, and dressing.


zaharas vlogs
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


Malina Ford
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This salad is a great healthy option for lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Home Mobile
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I'm not a big fan of Chinese food, but I loved this salad. The dressing is amazing and the chicken is so tender.


Kevin Cormack
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Kamran mayo Sabg
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the vegetables are fresh and crisp. The dressing is also delicious and adds a nice tang to the salad.


Saddam Saleem
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I love the crunchy vegetables and the tangy dressing.