We’ve been eating quite a lot of salad lately, and being the protein addict that I am, I’m constantly looking for new ways to make it into a full dinner.
I was first introduced to Chinese Chicken Salad years ago, by my dear friend Helen. We’ve been friends now for close to 30 years and good salad is only one of the many things she has taught me about. My version is a little different from hers, since she’s not gluten free, and I can only hope that it’s nearly as good, since Helen is quite amazing in the kitchen.
Chinese Chicken Salad
Ingredients
- leftover chicken, cut into pieces
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 2 cups jicama, cut into ½ inch cubes
- ¼ cup sesame seeds, toasted
- ½ shallot, minced
- Asian Salad Dressing, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, lettuce, jicama, sesame seeds and shallot
- Drizzle with Asian Salad Dressing
- Serve
Equipment
This salad will serve approximately 4 people, depending on how much chicken you decide to add to it. I make that decision based on how much meat is left over from the roasted chicken of the night before. Feel free to add extra chicken or go with no chicken at all.
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Anna says
Hello! First of all, I love your site, I visit frenquently. Recently, my husband has been diagnosed with Candidia. It is a disease that is related to a yeast infection in the intestines. It is a very painful, and frustrating disease that is not paid much attention. For the next two months, we will be participating in a Yeast Cleanse, otherwise known as the Candida Diet. It is somewhat similar to a gluten free diet; however, the first two weeks you CANNOT consume ANY kind of grains, flours, sugar, or anything that contains yeast. A lot of your recipes apply to this diet which is very helpful. My problem is finding MORE recipes. Because it’s kind of unfamiliar, there aren’t a lot of blogs relating to the diet. If you know of any cook books or blogs that can help me find more recipes, I would really appreciate it!! Also, if anyone else has any helpful tips relating to Candidia, I’d appreciate that as well.
jessica says
You might wanna give the forums a go for advice on candida recipes/blogs/books/etc…
https://elanaspantry.com/forums
becca g says
I am also embarking on this Candida Cleanse. It’s incredibly frustrating to feed a family of 4 on this restricted diet. I was wondering where you found your other recipes and how the cleanse worked for you.
Hänni says
I’m enjoying this delicious salad as we speak! My jicama smelled a little fermented, so I subbed an apple. Delicious! Next time I make this, I think I will add a thinly shredded red pepper.
Diane-Thewholegang says
This sounds great and something I’d love to make on a Sunday. Can’t wait to give it a try. Thank you.