How to Make Chinese Chicken Salad

This easy salad is a staple of virtually every sandwich deli and lunch counter in America. At home, it's easy to make; plus, it's a great way to use extra chicken. The recipe serves six to eight.

Things You'll Need

• 1/2 c. vegetable oils
• 2 tbsp. honey
• 6 to 8 servings lettuce
• 3/4 c. scallions
• cutting boards
• wire whisks
• 1 tbsp. Dijon mustards
• 2 to 3 tsp. sesame oils
• mixing bowls
• 2 tbsp. rice vinegars
• chef's knives
• salad bowls
• salad spinners
• 1 tsp. Chinese five-spice powder
• salt and pepper
• 4 cooked chicken breasts
• 3 c. packaged fried rice noodles
• salda utensils
• Salt And Pepper
• Chef's Knives
• Cutting Boards
• Mixing Bowls
• Salad Bowls
• Salad Spinners
• Salda Utensils
• Wire Whisks
• Mixing bowls

Instructions

1. Slice the cooked chicken into thin strips and dust with the five-spice powder. Reserve.

2. Place the vinegar, mustard and honey in a bowl and whisk together. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Whisk in the sesame oil, then whisk in the vegetable oil.

4. Taste the dressing and add more seasoning or sesame oil as necessary. Set aside.

5. Arrange the lettuce on plates. Divide the chicken among the plates and top with the scallions and rice noodles.

6. Drizzle with the vinaigrette, or serve it on the side.

Tips & Warnings

• Iceberg, green-leaf or romaine lettuce works best for this recipe.

• You can add sliced carrot, radish, daikon or other crispy vegetables to this salad. Peanuts and cashews are also common additions.