Connie's Chinese Salad

Bright, crunchy, and bursting with flavor, Connie's Chinese Salad is the perfect blend of fresh ingredients and bold Asian-inspired seasoning. This delightful salad combines crisp romaine lettuce and shredded green cabbage with tender, cooked chicken breast for a satisfying base. It’s topped with toasted almonds, sesame seeds, and a generous sprinkle of crunchy chow mein noodles for irresistible texture. The star of the dish is the tangy sesame-ginger dressing, made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and aromatic garlic and ginger, delivering a savory-sweet balance that ties everything together beautifully. Ready in just 20 minutes and packed with colorful, wholesome ingredients, this salad is perfect for a light lunch, a refreshing side dish, or a unique potluck offering. Give your next meal a vibrant twist with this easy, flavor-packed Chinese chicken salad recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 2 cups Shredded green cabbage
• 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
• 3 stalks Green onions, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup Almonds, sliced and toasted
• 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds, toasted
• 1 cup Crunchy chow mein noodles
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
• 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 1 clove Garlic, minced

Directions

Step 1

Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Place it in a large mixing or salad bowl.

Step 2

Add the shredded cabbage, cooked chicken, and sliced green onions to the bowl with the romaine lettuce.

Step 3

In a small dry skillet over medium heat, toast the sliced almonds and sesame seeds until fragrant and lightly golden. Set aside to cool.

Step 4

In a separate small bowl or jar, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, vegetable oil, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic to make the dressing. Adjust seasoning to taste, if needed.

Step 5

Right before serving, pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss to coat evenly.

Step 6

Top the salad with toasted almonds, sesame seeds, and crunchy chow mein noodles for added texture and flavor.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy the crisp, tangy combination of flavors!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1646.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2727.9

Total Fat 163.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 45.8g
Cholesterol 405.6mg	0%
Sodium 2740.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 141.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.0g	0%
Total Sugars 46.7g
Protein 182.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 709.2mg	0%
Iron 19.2mg	0%
Potassium 3484.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.1%

Protein: 26.4%

Carbs: 20.5%