CHOW MEIN CHICKEN SALAD

Chow Mein Chicken Salad image

I shake up the dressing for this popular asian salad the day before and refrigerate it until I'm ready to toss the mixture. Flaked tuna or crab meat are good alternatives for the chicken in this recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup chow mein noodles
2/3 cup cubed cooked chicken breast
2 green onions, chopped
4 teaspoons sliced almonds, toasted
4 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted
VINAIGRETTE:
1/4 cup canola oil
4-1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a large salad bowl, combine the lettuce, chow mein noodles, chicken, onions, almonds and sesame seeds. , In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vinaigrette ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 20g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 170mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.