Chinese Chicken Dinner Salad with Oriental Creamy Dressing

With Spring in full swing, it’s time to put some recipes together that don’t need the oven. Dinner salads are a perfect fit! With easy cooked chicken and a rich, classic dressing, this salad is a hit. Top with our slivered almonds and toasted sesame seeds for a flavorful punch.

Ingredients

• 2

  cooked chicken breasts, or 1 can cooked chicken

• 1

  head of lettuce

• 3

  green onions

• 1 cup

  mushrooms

• 3/4 cup

  chow mein noodles

• 1/4 cup

  slivered almonds

• 2 tablespoons

  sesame seeds

• 1 cup

  mayonnaise

• 1/4 cup

  soy sauce

• 2 tablespoons

  sugar

• 1 tablespoon

  sesame seeds

• 2 tablespoons

  olive oil

Directions

Pour 3 Tablespoons sesame seeds in to a sauce pan over medium heat. Toast for about 5 minutes, or until they smell nutty. Set aside to cool.

Combine the mayonnaise, soy sauce, sugar, and olive oil in a small bowl with a lid. Stir together with 1 Tablespoon of the sesame seeds. Cover and place in the fridge for the flavors to marry.

Roughly chop and wash the lettuce, and green onions. Wash the mushrooms with a damp paper towel and chop them as well. Place in a serving platter or salad bowl.

Top with the chow mein noodles, slivered almonds, and toasted sesame seeds. Pour the dressing over the salad and enjoy immediately!