Author:
Kevin Curry
Crunchy Asian Orange Salad With Chicken
Crunchy Asian Orange Salad With Chicken
Substitution
Note
for 4 servings:
- Salad
- 1 lb cooked chicken breast, chopped or pulled apart
- 2 1/2 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
- 2 cups coleslaw
- 1 1/2 cups purple cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup sugar snap peas (or snow peas)
- 10oz mandarin oranges (if using the can MUST use oranges in water/liquid, not syrup)
- Dressing
- 1 1/2 tablespoon Dijon
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy (or lite tamari)
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon ginger (minced, paste, or pieces)
- 5 tablespoons peanut oil
- juice from 1 orange (or half depending on preferences)
- 1 teaspoon agave (optional but recommended for a little sweetness)
- Garnish
- Chow mein noodles for crunch (while these are lower calorie, you should not load up on them)
- Almond slices for more crunch and to boost heartiness
- Cilantro for flavor
Steps
Step 1
In a small bowl or jar, mix together the ingredients for the dressing. Set aside.
Step 2
Using leftover chicken breast – or your choice of lean protein – cut or pull into pieces. Set aside.
Step 3
In a large mixing, add all of the ingredients for the salad. Add a bit of the dressing and gently toss the salad in the sauce.
Step 4
Add the salad to a plate, then garnish!
for 1 of 4 servings (without garnish)
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Hey, I'm Kevin
My name is Kevin. My life changed when I realized that healthy living is a lifelong journey, mainly won by having a well-balanced diet and maintaining an active lifestyle.
By experimenting in the kitchen and sharing my meals on Tumblr, I learned healthy eating is not boring! By making a few adjustments to my favorite foods, I could design a diet that could help me achieve my wellness goals while satisfying my desire for BANGIN food! 😅 Now I try to help people around the world realize that same level of freedom in eating regardless of budget. Welcome, let's #DemocratizeWellness together!