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Chinese Chicken Salad with Dates

Whole30 Chinese Chicken Salad

Enjoy this vibrant Whole30 Chinese Chicken Salad with Dates, packed with flavors and textures, perfect for your healthy lifestyle.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 361
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 2 Natural Delights® pitted medjool dates, chopped
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • optional sesame seeds, for garnish
Sesame Dressing Ingredients
  • 2 Natural Delights® pitted medjool dates
  • 3 tbsp coconut aminos
  • 3 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled
  • 1/2 inch ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt

Equipment

  • Blender
  • large mixing bowl
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Preparing Salad and Dressing
  1. Combine all ingredients for the sesame dressing in a blender, and let the dates soak and soften while you chop and put together the salad.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients for the salad, except sesame seeds.
  3. Once the dates have softened a bit, blend all the dressing ingredients until smooth and creamy.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad, and toss together to coat.
  5. If using, sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 361kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 16gSodium: 464mgFiber: 4gSugar: 13g

Notes

Store any leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. For the best texture, keep the dressing separate until you’re ready to enjoy it again.

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