Asian Sesame Salad Recipe
A bright, crunchy Asian-inspired salad featuring crispy wonton strips, chopped romaine and chicken, tossed with a sweet-tangy sesame dressing. This Panera-inspired version comes together in minutes by whisking or shaking the dressing in a jar and then tossing everything together for a satisfying, crisp meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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Dressing
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Salad
- 8 cups chopped romaine
- 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 cup crispy wonton strips
Instructions
- Dressing: Shake all the dressing ingredients in a jar until emulsified and well combined.
- Dress the greens and chicken: In a large bowl, toss the romaine and chopped chicken with the dressing until evenly coated.
- Finish the salad: Add cilantro and toasted almonds, then toss to distribute. Top with sesame seeds and crispy wonton strips just before serving.
Notes
- Dress the salad just before serving to keep wonton strips crispy.
- The dressing can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for up to 1 week; shake again before using.
- Leftovers can chill for up to 3 days, but wonton strips may lose crunch over time.
Keywords: Asian sesame salad, chicken salad, romaine, sesame dressing, wonton strips, Panera-inspired
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