Chinese Chicken Salad

ASIAN DRESSING

  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce (Note 1)
  • 3 tbsp rice vinegar (aka rice wine vinegar, or use cider vinegar)
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil (toasted)
  • 2 tbsp grapeseed oil (or canola or any other neutral flavored oil)
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp fresh ginger, grated or very finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

SALAD

  • 4 cups Chinese cabbage (Nappa Cabbage), finely shredded (Note 2)
  • 1 1/2 cups red cabbage, finely shredded
  • 1 cup carrot, finely julienned (see video)
  • 2 cups chicken, shredded
  • 1/2 cup shallots / scallions, finely sliced on the diagonal

GARNISHES

  • 1/2 to 1 cup crunchy noodles (I use Chang’s) (Note 3)
  • 1 – 2 tsp sesame seeds

Steps

  1. Combine the Dressing ingredients in a jar and shake. Set aside for 10 minutes or so for the flavours to meld.
  2. Place the Salad ingredients together in a large bowl along with half the crunchy noodles. Drizzle over dressing then toss. (Note 4)
  3. Divide between serving bowls. Top with more crunchy noodles and a good sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve immediately!

Yield

2 – 3 servings

Total Time

15 minutes