CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD

If you want to lose some extra pounds and eat healthier during the spring and summer months, I suggest you try this delicious salad with rotisserie chicken.  This salad fills you up without feeling guilty.

Dressing

2 T avocado oil

2 T less sodium soy sauce

2 T brown sugar

2 T rice vinegar

1 T grated ginger

1 t chili paste

1 t sesame oil

1 clove garlic, grated

Grated zest and juice of 1 lime

Salad

2 cups chopped rotisserie chicken 

1 cup finely sliced Napa cabbage

1 cup finely sliced romaine lettuce

1 cup finely sliced purple cabbage

½ cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed

½ cup matchstick carrots

3 scallions, thinly sliced

½ red bell pepper, thinly sliced

½ cup toasted sliced almonds

½ cup peanuts, roughly chopped

½ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

1 T toasted sesame seeds (white or black)

1 cup crispy chow mein noodles

In a glass measuring cup, whisk together the dressing ingredients and set aside.

In a large bowl, combine all of the salad ingredients, tossing until well combined.

Whisk the dressing ingredients again and pour over the salad.

Toss to combine and serve immediately.

Serves 2