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chinese-chicken-salad

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.

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