BANG, BANG CHICKEN SALAD

Bang, Bang Chicken Salad image

Provided by Chef mariajane

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 tablespoons honey dijon mustard
3 tablespoons peanut oil
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely garted
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 cups cooked chicken, diced into 1/4 inch cubes (rotisserie, grilled or leftover)
2 cups napa cabbage, finely sliced (about 1/2 head)
1 1/2 cups roasted unsalted cashews
1/2 cup mandarin orange pieces, drained
1/4 cup cilantro leaf, stemmed, chopped
4 green onions, sliced finely
4 outer iceberg lettuce leaves
salt
red pepper flakes

Steps:

In large bowl, whisk together mustard, oils, lime juice, ginger and soy sauce. Just before serving, add chicken, cabbage, nuts, mandarin oranges, cilantro and green onions. Toss thoroughly and season to taste with salt and red pepper flakes.
Serve in leafy bowls if desired.
PRESENTATION FOR BLIND SERVINGS: Roll 3 tablespoons of salad in a Boston lettuce leaf and use chives to tie both ends like a firecracker.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 545.6, Fat 41.4, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 52.5, Sodium 319.1, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 6.4, Protein 27.2