Chinese chicken salad

Experience the bold flavors of a traditional Chinese chicken salad, featuring crunchy vegetables, tender chicken, and a tangy dressing.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup peanut oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce 
• 2 tablespoons grated ginger (about a 2-inch piece) 
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar 
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil 
• 2 teaspoons chili paste 
• 2 cloves garlic, grated on a rasp grater 
• Juice of 1 lime 
• 3 cups chopped cooked chicken, preferably rotisserie
• 2 cups chopped Napa cabbage 
• 2 cups chopped romaine 
• 2 cups chopped kale 
• 1 cup bagged matchstick carrots 
• 1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed 
• 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds 
• 1/2 cup peanuts, chopped 
• 6 mini sweet peppers, thinly sliced 
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves 
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves 
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions:

1. To prepare the dressing: Combine peanut oil, soy sauce, ginger, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chili paste, garlic, and lime juice in a small mason jar. Close the lid tightly and shake vigorously until the ingredients are well mixed. Set the jar aside.
2. For the salad: Place the chicken, cabbage, romaine lettuce, kale, carrots, edamame, almonds, peanuts, and bell peppers in a large bowl. Pour approximately two-thirds of the prepared dressing over the ingredients in the bowl and mix well.
3. Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual plates. Drizzle the remaining dressing on top and sprinkle with cilantro, mint, and toasted sesame seeds.

Summary:

• Calories: 2792 kcal
• Fat: 184 g
• Protein: 176 g
• Carbs: 139 g
• Potassium: 5813 mg
• Magnesium: 740 mg