Giada's Asian Chicken Salad

Submitted by mapaklenk

"Just watched Giada make this and it looks so light and tasty! Can't wait to try it. Update: did try and have changed the dressing slightly, in agreement with the first review."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 large carrot, peeled
• 3 cups napa cabbage, shredded, 1 small cabbage
• 3 cups romaine lettuce, shredded
• 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and deveined, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh Thai basil or 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 2 cups chicken, thinly sliced, from store-bought rotisserie (about 2 small chicken breasts)
• 1⁄2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

• Dressing

• 1 ounce vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon granulated sugar
• kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper (optional)

• Garnish

• 1⁄2 cup chow mein noodles

directions

1. For the salad: Using a vegetable peeler, shave the carrot and add to a large salad bowl. Stir in the cabbage, lettuce, pepper, Thai basil, chicken, almonds, and sesame seeds.
2. For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, if using.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well. Garnish with the chow mein noodles and serve.
4. **Cook's Note: To toast the slivered almonds, arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely before using.

Reviews

[Chicagoland Chef du Jour]

You beat me to it. I was just about to post this (I Giada make them on her show today). I really enjoyed the salad and LOVED the addition of toasted black sesame seeds. They actually began to "pop" in the dry skillet. I thought the dressing was lacking something. Next time I will add less oil, more vinegar and more soy sauce. I used a rotisserie chicken which really adds to this dish. IMO the addition of the chow mein noodles really enhances this salad. Don't leave them out! Thanks for posting.