Chinese Chicken Salad with Ginger Peanut Dressing
Ingredients
- 2 C. fresh spinach
- 4 C. romaine lettuce
- 1 C. carrots, julienne
- 1 C. broccoli flowerets
- 1 C. pea pods
- 1 C. bean sprouts, optional
- 1 C. cooked chicken breast halves, cut in thin strips
- 1/2 C. mandarin oranges in light syrup, drained
- ¾ C. rice wine vinegar
- 2 Tbs. apple juice
- 2 tsp. soy sauce
- ¼ tsp. ground ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/3 C. creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 C. chopped peanuts
Directions
In a large salad bowl, mix spinach, lettuce, other vegetables, chicken, and oranges. Set aside. In a small bowl or pint-size jar, combine vinegar, apple juice, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. In a small bowl or cup, heat peanut butter in microwave until a liquid-like consistency. Whisk peanut butter into the dressing mixture. Pour dressing over the salad and mix well. Garnish with chopped peanuts. Note: Crispy Chinese noodles may be added if desired. Yield: 6 servings.
