Name: Asian Wonton Chicken Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
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); 3/4 of a 12-ounce package wonton wrappers (sliced into strips and deep fried); 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Description

Asian Wonton Chicken Salad is a delightful mix of textures and flavors, combining succulent chicken, crispy wontons, and fresh vegetables. Ideal for a quick and healthy meal, this dish is all about simplicity and deliciousness, making it perfect for lunchtimes or light dinners.

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)
3/4 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 fully cooked. Cube the cooked chicken breasts.
Wash and chop the red leaf lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, mandarin oranges, diced cucumbers, and cubed chicken. Toss everything together and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Before serving, add the dressing to the salad and toss to combine. Keep the wontons separate to maintain their crispiness.
To make the dressing, blend all dressing ingredients together using a blender or shaker. Avoid refrigerating before use; let refrigerated dressing come to room temperature before adding to the salad.
Ensure the dressing is thin enough; if using olive oil, consider adding up to 2 tablespoons of water for the right consistency.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the sugar according to your taste preferences.
Using fresh ingredients will enhance the flavor of the salad and dressing.
Consider adding other vegetables like bell peppers for added crunch and flavor.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 300
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 40mg