Chinese Chicken Salad with Cashews

July 16, 2018

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There is so much flavor and crunch in this Chinese Chicken Salad with Cashews, making it the perfect warm-weather lunch or dinner option! The homemade orange sesame dressing adds a fresh finishing touch to the sweet, savory, and satisfying meal.

For the Salad:
4 cups diced cooked chicken
2 ribs celery
1 head of romaine lettuce
2 red bell peppers
4 green onions
1 cup mandarin oranges
1 cup salted cashews
1 cup Chinese chow mein noodles
For the Orange Sesame Dressing:
1/4 cup sesame oil
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1 T rice vinegar
1 T Dijon mustard
4 t sugar
1 t salt
pepper ( to taste )

To prepare dressing:

Add all ingredients to a jar with a tight lid and shake until completely combined. Refrigerate for up to 1 week.

To prepare salad:

In a large...

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Nutritions

Calories
1130

Sodium
853mg
35% DV

Fat
67g
103% DV

Protein
60g
120% DV

Carbs
54g
18% DV

Fiber
10g
43% DV