Chinese Chicken Salad

By AzWench

You are going to love this salad. So much texture and flavor.

Ingredients

• Curried Dressing:
• 2 breasts of chicken, shredded
• 2 cups cooked Colorado river beans
• 3 cups cooked Sweet Brown rice
• 3 small 12 oz. cans mandarin oranges, drained
• 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
• 1 large English Cucumber, chopped
• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 of a fresh pineapple OR 1 large 16 oz. can pineapple tidbits, drained
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 2 large heads romaine lettuce, cleaned and chopped
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup flax oil
• 1/4 cup sesame oil
• 1/3 cup rice vinegar
• 2/3 cup Xagave
• 2 teaspoons curry powder

Preparation

Step 1

Place all ingredients in large bowl and toss with dressing. Arrange on top of lettuce leaves separate if planning to store for later.

Curried Dressing:

Whisk all ingredients together and toss with salad. Garnish salad with chow mien noodles if desired.