Kinda Like California Pizza Kitchen Chinese Chicken Salad
Transport your taste buds straight to a California bistro with this vibrant and flavor-packed "Kinda Like California Pizza Kitchen Chinese Chicken Salad." Bursting with crisp romaine, crunchy red cabbage, and zesty shredded carrots, this salad is topped with tender grilled chicken and golden wonton strips for irresistible texture. The star of the dish is the sesame-ginger dressing, a harmonious blend of soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, grated ginger, and garlic, delivering the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy notes. Toasted sesame seeds, fresh cilantro, and green onions add a fragrant, gourmet touch, making this a satisfying meal or a crowd-pleasing side. Ready in just 30 minutes, this Asian-inspired chicken salad is an easy-to-make, wholesome option that’s sure to impress!
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Ingredients
- 6 cups Romaine lettuce
- 2 cups Red cabbage
- 1 cup Shredded carrots
- 2 cups Grilled chicken breast
- 1 cup Wonton strips
- 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons Green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon Cilantro, chopped
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1.5 tablespoons Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Canola oil
- 1.5 teaspoons Fresh ginger, grated
- 2 teaspoons Honey
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Prepare the sesame ginger dressing by whisking together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, canola oil, grated ginger, honey, minced garlic, salt, and ground black pepper in a small bowl. Set aside for flavors to meld.
Step 2
Shred the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the red cabbage and combine with the lettuce in a large mixing bowl.
Step 3
Add the shredded carrots, grilled chicken breast (sliced or shredded), and sliced green onions to the bowl with the lettuce and cabbage.
Step 4
Toss the salad with the sesame ginger dressing until everything is evenly coated.
Step 5
Top the salad with wonton strips, toasted sesame seeds, and chopped cilantro for an extra burst of flavor and crunch.
Step 6
Serve immediately and enjoy this delicious, savory-sweet salad.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1161.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2317.1 |
| Total Fat 123.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 16.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 19.8g | |
| Cholesterol 259.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5415.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 179.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 13.4g | |
| Protein 108.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 389.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2462.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories