Seven Layer Chinese Chicken Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavor-packed Seven Layer Chinese Chicken Salad! This stunning dish combines layers of crisp romaine lettuce, colorful red cabbage, julienned carrots, sweet mandarin oranges, and the satisfying crunch of chow mein noodles, all topped with tender grilled chicken and toasted almonds. Complemented by a zesty homemade dressing featuring soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, and fresh ginger, this salad is a perfect fusion of textures and bold Asian-inspired flavors. Not only is it quick and easy to prepare in just 35 minutes, but its layered presentation makes it a show-stopping centerpiece for any gathering. Perfect as a light dinner, a weekend lunch, or an impressive potluck contribution, this salad is a refreshing and nutritious crowd-pleaser! Keywords: Chinese chicken salad, seven layer salad, Asian-inspired recipes, healthy salad, quick and easy meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 2 cups red cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 cup chow mein noodles
- 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat while seasoning the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and a light drizzle of sesame oil.
Cook the chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and golden brown. Remove from the heat and let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing them into thin strips.
Prepare the dressing by whisking together 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, vegetable oil, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
Layer the salad in a large bowl or trifle dish starting with the chopped romaine lettuce as the base.
Add the thinly sliced red cabbage as the second layer, followed by the julienned carrots as the third layer.
Arrange the thinly sliced red bell peppers over the carrots for the fourth layer, and scatter the mandarin oranges on top for the fifth layer.
Sprinkle the chow mein noodles as the sixth layer and top with the toasted sliced almonds and green onions as the final layer.
Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad just before serving, or serve the dressing on the side for guests to add themselves.
Gently toss the salad at the table, or allow each serving to maintain its layered presentation before being mixed.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2355 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 119.9 g | 154% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.3 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 23.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 296 mg | 99% | |
| Sodium | 3067 mg | 133% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 186.9 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 43.2 g | 154% | |
| Total Sugars | 94.7 g | ||
| Protein | 155.5 g | 311% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 816 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 16.4 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 5025 mg | 107% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
