Friday, August 14, 2009

Asian Chicken Salad

Im not typically a salad eater but this one is not only filling but tastes great. It makes a huge amount, way more than enough for meals for two people, so I would cut it down for a smaller portion. You could also add or subtract ingrediants but the combo is amazing.

SALAD:
1 head of romaine
1 napa cabbage (you wont know its there and it give a great crunch)
2 carrots shaved with a veggie peeler into the bowl
1 chopped bell pepper
1 small can mandrin oranges
1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds (toasting is very important)
1tbsp toasted seseme seeds
2 chicken breasts
handful chow mein noodles

DRESSING:
2tbsp rice vinegar
2tbsp low sodium soy sauce
1/4cp veggie oil
salt
pepper

First make the dressing in a glass jar or container with a lid. Add all the ingredients and shake to combined. This dressing is great the next day too. Next cut up your veggies and mix together the napa cabbage, the romaine lettuce, and the bell pepper. Using a veggie peeler shave the carrots into the bowl and blend all of the veggies together. Prep your chicken next either by grilling it on a foreman grill or cutting it into strips and cooking in a little veggie oil in a wok. Season the chicken with pepper. Add the chicken, sesame seeds, and the almonds, if your almonds are not toasted already jus put them on a sheet pan in a 350 degree oven for about 10 min until golden brown. Last drain the oranges and add them along with the chow mein noodles. Lastly add the dressing, making sure to shake well and not overdress. Enjoy!

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