Description
A vibrant, protein-rich salad with crisp vegetables, juicy mandarin oranges, crunchy toppings, and a bold homemade ginger sesame dressing.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
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1 yellow bell pepper, julienned
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1 red bell pepper, julienned
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2 ribs bok choy, thinly sliced
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8 oz cucumbers, sliced or julienned
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8 oz shredded carrots
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12 oz cooked chicken, shredded
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5 oz spring mix
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12 oz chopped romaine
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15 oz can mandarin oranges, drained
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3 oz fried wonton strips
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3 oz toasted slivered almonds
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2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
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8 cilantro sprigs
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Salt and pepper to taste
For the Ginger Sesame Dressing:
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1 cup canola oil
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3 tbsp sesame oil
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1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
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1/3 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 cup soy sauce
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1 1/2 tsp dry mustard
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1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
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1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
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Prepare Vegetables: Wash and julienne bell peppers, cucumbers, and carrots. Slice bok choy and chop romaine.
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Mix Greens: Combine romaine and spring mix in a large salad bowl.
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Layer Salad: Add prepared vegetables and chicken on top of greens.
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Make Dressing: Whisk all dressing ingredients in a bowl until emulsified. Store extra in the fridge.
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Dress the Salad: Pour about half the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
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Top and Garnish: Add mandarin oranges, wonton strips, almonds, sesame seeds, and cilantro. Serve immediately.
Notes
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Dressing makes enough for two salads. Use half and save the rest.
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Toast almonds and sesame seeds to enhance flavor.
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Add chili flakes to the dressing for heat.
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Keep toppings and dressing separate if prepping ahead.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Dish / Salad
- Method: Raw / Assembled
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 65mg