Asian Chicken Salad with Sweet and Spicy Wasabi Dressing

The wasabi dressing adds powerful flavor to this simple dish

Asian Chicken Salad with Sweet and Spicy Wasabi Dressing
Serving Size
about 1 1/2 cups salad and 3 wonton strips
Servings
4
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
0 min

Ingredients

2 tablespoons
rice vinegar
2 tablespoons
maple syrup
2 tablespoons
olive oil
3/4 teaspoon
wasabi powder (dried Japanese horseradish)
1/4 teaspoon
salt
1/8 teaspoon
black pepper, freshly ground
1 (11.4-ounce) package
Asian supreme salad mix (such as Fresh Express)
1 (8 1/4-ounce) can
mandarin oranges in light syrup, drained
2 cups shredded cooked
chicken breast (about 3/4 pound)
1 diagonally cut
green onions
Directions
  1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl; stir well with a whisk. 2. Add salad mix to vinegar mixture, reserving wonton strips for topping and sesame-orange dressing for another use. Add oranges and chicken; toss gently to coat. Top evenly with onion and reserved wonton strips.

Nutrition Information

Calories 316
Fat 14 g
Saturated fat 3.6 g
Monounsaturated fat 5.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat 1.6 g
Protein 25.3 g
Carbs 23.5 g
Fiber 2.5 g
Cholesterol 67 mg
Sodium 279 mg
Cooking Light Fresh Food Fast, Oxmoor House 2009