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Asian Chicken Crunch Salad

Sweet and Crunchy Asian Chicken Crunch Salad for Summer Fun

Enjoy a refreshing Asian Chicken Crunch Salad that's perfect for summer picnics, blending vibrant flavors and satisfying textures in just 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Iceberg or Romaine Lettuce Chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cups Shredded Red Cabbage Or switch to green cabbage
  • 2 cups Shredded Chicken Leftover rotisserie chicken works well
  • 1 cup Mandarin Oranges Canned or fresh
  • 2 packs Ramen Noodles Dried instant without flavor packets
  • 1 cup Shredded Carrot Can swap with bell peppers
  • 1/4 cup Sliced Green Onions Can skip for milder taste
  • 1/2 cup Sliced Almonds Optional; can use cashews or peanuts
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Rice Wine Vinegar Adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Can substitute with maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil Use light variety for subtler taste
  • 2 tablespoons Hoisin Sauce Feel free to experiment with sauces
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Use tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon Minced Ginger Fresh ginger provides more flavor
  • 2 cloves Garlic Adjust based on taste
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil Any light oil can serve as substitute

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • small bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Wash and dry lettuce, chop into bite-sized pieces, shred cabbage and carrots, shred chicken, and drain mandarin oranges.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped lettuce, cabbage, chicken, carrots, and oranges. Toss gently.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, honey, sesame oil, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and gradually add vegetable oil while whisking to emulsify.
  4. Pour dressing over salad mixture and toss gently to coat just before serving, topping with ramen noodles and sliced almonds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 15gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 180IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Prep dressing and toppings separately until ready to serve to maintain freshness and crunch.

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