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How to Make General Tso's Chicken Salad

By eHow Food & Drink Editor
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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.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

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. Step 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. Step 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. Step 3

    Toss the green salad with the dressing just before you're ready to serve.

  4. Step 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.

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