Asian Chicken Salad with Sweet and Spicy Wasabi Dressing

By Heritage330

Cooking Light Fresh Food Fast, Oxmoor House

2009

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3/4 teaspoon wasabi powder (dried Japanese horseradish)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 (11.4-ounce) package Asian supreme salad mix (such as Fresh Express)
• 1 (8 1/4-ounce) can mandarin oranges in light syrup, drained
• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast (about 3/4 pound)
• 1 diagonally cut green onion

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl; stir well with a whisk.

2. Add salad mix to vinegar mixture, reserving wonton strips for topping and sesame-orange dressing for another use. Add oranges and chicken; toss gently to coat. Top evenly with onion and reserved wonton strips.