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Orange-Sesame Asian Chicken Salad

5 from 2 votes
This restaurant inspired salad packs a flavorful punch with sweet oranges and a tangy Asian dressing.
Prep Time 20 minutes
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Ingredients

Dressing

  • zest from one medium-large orange
  • ⅓ cup fresh orange juice
  • 6 tablespoons rice vinegar seasoned or unseasoned is fine
  • 4 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon chopped green onions white ends only (reserve green parts for salad)
  • 2 cloves garlic roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • ¾ cup canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Salad

  • Switch up as you like and measure according to taste! This recipe makes about 2 cups dressing, which is plenty for a very large party salad.
  • romaine lettuce
  • purple cabbage
  • cooked chicken shredded or diced
  • cilantro leaves
  • chopped green onions
  • sliced shredded, or julienned carrots (see tip in post)
  • sliced cucumbers
  • segmented orange slices or chilled canned mandarin oranges
  • cashews or peanuts
  • crunchy Chinese noodles

Instructions

Dressing

  • Wash and zest orange, and set zest aside. Juice orange. Place orange juice, vinegar, honey, onions, garlic, sesame oil, and soy sauce in blender and blend until smooth. If necessary, use a spatula to make sure honey is not stuck in bottom of blender. With blender running on low, slowly drizzle in oil in a small, steady stream, to emulsify. Add orange zest and pulse to combine. Place dressing in a lidded jar and add sesame seeds, shaking to combine. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Salad

  • Mix salad greens and vegetables. Right before serving, add orange slices, nuts, and noodles. Toss with dressing and serve.

Notes

  • Assembled salads are best eaten fresh! If you have leftovers or want to plan ahead, store salad components in the refrigerator (except nuts) and build your salads as needed.
  • Store your finished dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator and enjoy within 3-4 days for best results.  
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Orange-Sesame Asian Chicken Salad
Cost: $5
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