Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons oil (peanut or vegetable oil)
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 14 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 4 cups chopped cooked chicken or 4 cups turkey
  • 4 cups packed shredded napa cabbage or 4 cups romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup shredded carrot
  • 12 cup thinly sliced green onion
  • 1 (5 ounce) can chow mein noodles (optional)
  • 14 cup chopped cashews (optional) or 14 cup peanuts (optional)
  • carrot curls (to garnish)
  • green onion (to garnish)

Method

  • For dressing, combine peanut oil, vinegar, soy sauce, honey, ginger, sesame oil, garlic and red pepper flakes in small jar with tight-fitting lid; shake well.
  • Place chicken in large bowl.
  • Pour dressing over chicken; toss to coat.
  • **Salad may be made ahead to this point; cover and refrigerate chicken mixture until ready to serve.
  • **.
  • Add cabbage, shredded carrots and sliced onions to bowl; toss well to coat.
  • Serve over chow mein noodles, if desired.
  • Sprinkle cashews, if desired, over salad.
  • Garnish with carrot curls and onions.