Best Asian Chicken Salad In A Jar Recipes

ASIAN SESAME CHICKEN SALAD

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A copycat recipe for Panera's Asian Sesame Chicken Salad. Crispy, fresh romaine, sliced almonds, sesame seeds, tender sliced grilled chicken, and wonton strips - all topped with a sweet and tangy Asian sesame vinaigrette. So much goodness all packed into ONE salad!

Provided by Marzia

Categories Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

½ cup rice vinegar
¼ cup sugar
2 whole cloves garlic, smashed
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
¼ cup canola oil (or avocado oil)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
6-7 cups shredded romaine (or baby spinach/mixed shredded cabbage etc.)
1 large carrot, shredded
1 (15 oz.) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup prepared wonton strips
⅓ cup sliced almonds
½ cup cilantro leaves
12 ounces grilled chicken, diced (or shredded rotisserie)

Steps:

DRESSING: Add rice vinegar in a small saucepan over medium heat and allow it to just come to a gentle boil. Add sugar and garlic cloves and let sugar dissolve; about 1 minute. Remove from stove, discard garlic cloves. Place the rice vinegar in a mason jar, add sesame oil, canola oil, soy sauce, and sesame seeds. Allow the dressing to come to room temperature; about 10-15 minutes. Place lid on the jar and shake until the dressing mixes together. If dressing separates, shake again to combine.
ASSEMBLE THE SALAD: In a large bowl, combine the ingredients for the salad, except the wonton strips. Ttop with the sesame vinaigrette and toss to combine. Top with wonton strips and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560 calories, Carbohydrate 35 grams carbohydrates, Fat 31 grams fat, Protein 36 grams protein

ASIAN CHICKEN MASON JAR SALAD

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Asian chicken mason jar salad with rotisserie chicken, edamame, carrots, peppers and an easy sesame soy dressing are perfect for a make-ahead lunch!

Provided by Kathryn

Categories Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/2 recipe for easy homemade soy ginger dressing (link in notes), or substitute your favorite store-bought Asian style dressing
1/2 cup rotisserie chicken, chopped
1/2 cup cooked, cooled edamame
1/2 cup matchstick carrots
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (preferably red, yellow or orange - or a mix)
1+ cup of romaine lettuce, chopped

Steps:

Add about 3 tablespoons of dressing to each mason jar.
Divide rotisserie chicken between the jars.
Then divide remaining ingredients between the jars, finishing with as much lettuce as you can fit into the jar.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.
To serve: Turn jar over onto a plate or bowl, to dump out ingredients and leave the dressing on top of the salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Cholesterol 26 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 7 grams fat, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 11 grams protein, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Sodium 51 grams sodium, Sugar 4 grams sugar