Chinese Chicken Salad

INGREDIENTS

• 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1/2 head Napa cabbage, cored and chopped
• 1 cup carrots, cut into matchsticks
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 2 cups shredded, cooked chicken
• 3/4 cup green onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 package crispy rice noodles

FOR THE DRESSING:

• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 6 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
• 4 tablespoons neutral-flavored oil
• 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds

PREPARATION

1. In a large bowl, mix together lettuce, cabbage, carrots, almonds, chicken, green onion, and cilantro. Set aside.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, oil, sugar, ginger, garlic, black pepper, and sesame seeds.
3. Pour dressing over salad, toss to combine, and garnish with crispy rice noodles. Enjoy!
4. Note: If you can’t find crispy rice noodles, you can make your own by frying uncooked rice noodles in hot oil for a few seconds.