Asian Chicken Salad

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. + cooling

Makes

8-10 servings

Updated: Jun. 27, 2023
"This satisfying salad is crunchy, nutty and sweet all at the same time," relates Barb Mickelson of Glenwood, Iowa. "To speed up preparation, I use chow mein noodles instead of fried wonton wrappers called for in the original recipe," Barb notes.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 medium head iceberg lettuce, torn
  • 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
  • 1 cup salted cashews
  • 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
  • 1 package (6 ounces) frozen snow peas, thawed
  • 1 can (3 ounces) chow mein noodles
  • 2 green onions, chopped

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the first seven ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool. In a large salad bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; add dressing and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 320 calories, 18g fat (3g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 335mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 3g fiber), 13g protein.