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Ina Garten Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe

Ina Garten Chinese Chicken Salad
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This salad focuses on texture and balance. Shredded chicken provides protein, cabbage and vegetables add crunch, and the dressing delivers depth without overpowering the ingredients. Everything is tossed lightly so each bite stays fresh and defined.

Ingredients

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For the Salad

  • 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded

  • 4 cups Napa cabbage or green cabbage, thinly sliced

  • 1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced

  • 1 cup carrots, julienned

  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced

  • ¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted

  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

For the Dressing

  • ¼ cup vegetable oil

  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil

  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon honey

  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated

  • 1 garlic clove, minced

Instructions

  • Prepare the chicken – Cook and shred chicken into bite-size pieces

  • Slice the vegetables – Thinly cut cabbage, carrots, and green onions

  • Toast the nuts – Lightly toast almonds until golden

  • Make the dressing – Whisk oil, sesame oil, vinegar, soy sauce, honey, ginger, and garlic

  • Combine the salad – Add chicken and vegetables to a large bowl

  • Dress gently – Pour dressing over salad and toss lightly

  • Finish with crunch – Sprinkle almonds and sesame seeds on top

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