How to Make General Tso's Chicken Salad

General Tso's chicken is delicious, but can be very involved and time- consuming to make. However, with the assistance of your favorite Chinese restaurant, you can create a quick and delicious General Tso's chicken salad that will be perfect for a family meal or special guests.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• 1 order of General Tso's chicken
• 1 tbsp. sugar
• 2 head of lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
• 5 green onions, chopped
• ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp. sherry
• 2 tbsp. soy sauce
• 2 tsp. seasoning salt

1. Visit your favorite neighborhood Chinese restaurant and purchase one order of General Tso's chicken. Place it in the refrigerator to cool until the salad is ready.
2. Make dressing for the General Tso's salad by whisking the extra-virgin olive oil, sherry, soy sauce, sugar and seasoning salt in a small mixing bowl.
3. Toss the green salad with the dressing just before you're ready to serve.
4. Mix the chilled General Tso's chicken into the tossed green salad. Serve on individual salad plates.

Tips & Warnings

• If you have time, General Tso's chicken made from scratch at home is healthier and may taste better, but keep in mind that it's very time consuming.
• Don't forget the finishing touch for any Chinese meal, a fortune cookie for each guest.
• For a special appetizer for the Chinese dinner, pick up a batch of take-out hot and sour soup or egg drop soup when you stop for the General Tso's chicken. Simply reheat it in the microwave.