Make Ahead Layered Chinese Chicken Salad Recipes

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the Dressing ingredients in a jar and shake. Set aside for 10 minutes or so for the flavours to meld.
• Place the Salad ingredients together in a large bowl along with half the crunchy noodles. Drizzle over dressing then toss. (Note 4)
• Divide between serving bowls. Top with more crunchy noodles and a good sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve immediately!

MAKE-AHEAD LAYERED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Place salad greens in 4-1/2-qt. serving bowl; cover with layers of salsa, beans and chicken.
• Combine tomatoes and onions; spoon over chicken. Top with sour cream and cheese. Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.
• Sprinkle with chips just before serving.

MAKE AHEAD LAYERED CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix SPLENDA® Granulated Sweetener, chile garlic paste, light mayonnaise and ginger together in a medium mixing bowl. Stir well. Add soy sauce and rice vinegar. Mix until well blended.
• Pour 1/4 cup of dressing in a small bowl. Place chicken breasts in bowl, tossing to coat. Marinate in refrigerator 45-60 minutes.
• Place remaining dressing in a small saucepan. Set aside. Mix together cornstarch and water in a small bowl until cornstarch is dissolved. Pour cornstarch mixture into dressing while stirring constantly. Place pan on medium-high heat. Boil dressing over medium-high heat approx. 2 minutes, while stirring constantly. Remove dressing from heat and pour into a small bowl. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until cool.
• Remove marinated chicken breasts from refrigerator. Grill or broil chicken until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F. Set aside to cool. Slice thinly or shred cooled breasts. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
• Place 1 bag (8 cups) of Asian Slaw in a straight-sided glass bowl. Drizzle a third of the prepared dressing over the slaw. Arrange 1/2 of the sliced or shredded chicken breasts and pea pods on top of the slaw mix.
• Pour remaining slaw into bowl. Top with remaining chicken and oranges. Pour remaining dressing over the salad. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Just before serving top with chow mein noodles and green onion.

QUICK CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, vegetable and sesame oils in large bowl, stirring until sugar dissolves.
• Add salad mixture and cilantro, tossing to coat all pieces.
• Add chicken; toss to combine. Serve immediately.

OVERNIGHT LAYERED LETTUCE SALAD

Steps:

• In a 4-qt. or 13x9-in. glass dish, layer the first 5 ingredients. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and sugar; spoon over salad, spreading to cover., Sprinkle top with cheese, bacon and cranberries. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.

LAYERED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a 3-qt. glass bowl, layer 1-1/2 cups chicken and the lettuce. Combine rice, peas and parsley; spoon over lettuce. Layer with tomatoes, cucumber, peppers and remaining chicken. Combine the first 10 dressing ingredients; spoon over salad. Garnish with red pepper and parsley if desired. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hour or overnight. Toss before serving.

MAKE-AHEAD HEARTY SIX-LAYER SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Drizzle with oil and toss to coat. , Place the lettuce in a 2-1/2-qt. glass serving bowl; top with pasta and eggs. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Layer with chicken and peas. In a small bowl, mix dressing ingredients until blended; spread over top. Refrigerate, covered, for several hours or overnight. , Just before serving, sprinkle with cheese and parsley.

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Deep-fry wonton strips in oil until brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels; set aside. , In a large salad bowl, gently combine the chicken, lettuce, green onions and sesame seeds. In a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients. Just before serving, add fried wonton skins to salad; pour dressing over and toss to coat.

FAST LAYERED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Place lettuce in bottom of a 4-quart glass salad bowl. Layer with cucumber, bean sprouts, water chestnuts, onions, pea pods and chicken. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sugar, curry and ginger. Spread over top of salad. Garnish with cherry tomatoes and parsley if desired. Cover and chill several hours or overnight.