Chinese Chicken Salad

Ingredients:

For the Salad:

• 1 head romaine lettuce, shredded
• 4 cups shredded napa cabbage
• 3 cups leftover shredded rotisserie chicken
• 1 (15-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/2 cup roasted salted cashews
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced
• 2 cups crispy wonton strips (homemade or store-bought)
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds

For the Sesame Ginger Dressing:

• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 3 tablespoons orange marmalade
• 2 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 1/2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Sesame Ginger Dressing:
   • In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, orange marmalade, canola oil, toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, freshly grated ginger, and toasted sesame seeds until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
2. Assemble the Salad:
   • In a large bowl, layer the shredded romaine lettuce and napa cabbage.
   • Top with shredded rotisserie chicken, drained mandarin oranges, chopped cilantro leaves, roasted cashews, and thinly sliced green onions.
3. Dress the Salad:
   • Pour the prepared sesame ginger dressing over the salad ingredients.
4. Toss and Serve:
   • Gently toss the salad to evenly coat with the dressing.
   • Serve immediately, topped with crispy wonton strips and toasted sesame seeds for added crunch and flavor.

Enjoy this refreshing and flavorful Asian Chicken Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing as a complete meal or side dish!