Name: Asian Wonton Chicken Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: PT-493430H46M22S
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1/4 cup sugar (to taste); 1/2 cup olive oil + 1 tablespoon water – OR – ½ cup canola oil – OR – ½ cup avocado oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 4 chicken breast halves (baked or grilled); 2 heads red leaf lettuce; 3 10.5-ounce cans mandarin oranges (drained); 2 cucumbers (seeded and diced – OR – two English cucumbers, diced); 1 8-ounce package mushrooms (thinly sliced, optional); 2 8-ounce cans water chestnuts (drained and cut into matchstick pieces); 2 bunches green onions (chopped, green stems only); ¾ of a 12-ounce package wonton wrappers (sliced into strips and deep fried); 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Description

This Asian Wonton Chicken Salad pairs savory grilled chicken with vibrant vegetables and a delicious dressing, making it a fantastic choice for a quick and nutritious meal.

Ingredients

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1/4 cup sugar (to taste)
1/2 cup olive oil + 1 tablespoon water – OR – ½ cup canola oil – OR – ½ cup avocado oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
4 chicken breast halves (baked or grilled)
2 heads red leaf lettuce
3 10.5-ounce cans mandarin oranges (drained)
2 cucumbers (seeded and diced – OR – two English cucumbers, diced)
1 8-ounce package mushrooms (thinly sliced, optional)
2 8-ounce cans water chestnuts (drained and cut into matchstick pieces)
2 bunches green onions (chopped, green stems only)
¾ of a 12-ounce package wonton wrappers (sliced into strips and deep fried)
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then bake or grill until cooked through. Cube the cooked chicken.
Wash and chop the red leaf lettuce.
In a large bowl, combine the chopped lettuce with mandarin oranges, cucumbers, chicken, and other vegetables. Toss everything together and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Just before serving, drizzle the salad with the prepared dressing and toss it lightly. Serve the fried wontons on the side to maintain their crispiness.
For the dressing, mix all dressing ingredients in a blender or shaker. Do not refrigerate before using; if leftover dressing must be refrigerated, bring it back to room temperature before use.
Ensure the dressing is fairly thin; add up to 2 tablespoons of water for thinning if using olive oil.

Notes

Baking or grilling the chicken adds a delicious smoky flavor to the salad.
Wontons should be added just before serving to keep them crunchy.
Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preference; bell peppers and carrots work well too.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 270
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 60mg