New Recipe: Chinese Chicken Salad

Hope you are having an amazing week 🙂. I just uploaded a new recipe that I think you’d love.

Welcome back to my Sexy Salad Series!!! I don't think salads get enough love–when we think of them, we usually just think of them as a boring side to get our veggies in. But, let's start think of them as the main event–kinda like a sandwich. A good sandwich has its base (bread) killer sauce/dressing then some toppings for added flavor and texture. A salad is basically a sandwich without the bread! This series will feature some amazing dressings you probably haven't seen before. I'll show you some cool techniques and how to treat these ingredients to their fullest.

Here is this ultra-citrusy Chinese chicken salad that's the ultimate blend of textures and flavors. This salad is simply a party in the mouth. The crisp cabbage, the juicy mandarin oranges, and my favorites: the wonton strips and roasted cashews. There is just so much variety in this salad, no two bites are alike!

You might be wondering about why this is called a "Chinese" chicken salad, and honestly, I have NO clue–there isn't much that's Chinese about this LOL. I first heard of this salad when I was in LA about a year ago, when I realized it was on almost every menu at popular lunch spots. I tried it and fell in LOVE.

A final note, you can easily turn this into a sub 30 minute meal if you just opt to buy a rotisserie chicken instead of making the citrus roasted chicken I include here. This is the ultimate salad for meal prep since the cabbage won't go soggy.

If you have ANY questions about this recipe or any others, please feel free to reach out to me and I will be more than glad to help. Seeing you guys make my dishes genuinely makes my week so pleaseeee let me know if you’re cooking any of these delicious dishes.

Also, let me know what kinds of recipes you’d like to see more of!

Warmly,

Zach