Asian Sesame Chicken Salad

A copycat recipe for Panera’s Asian Sesame Chicken Salad. Crispy, fresh romaine, sliced almonds, sesame seeds, tender sliced grilled chicken, and wonton strips — all topped with a sweet and tangy Asian sesame vinaigrette. So much goodness all packed into ONE salad!

Asian Sesame Chicken Salad

INGREDIENTS:

Sesame Vinaigrette:

• 1/2 cup rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 whole cloves garlic, smashed
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Salad:

• 4 hearts romaine lettuce, chopped (or spring mix)
• 1 (15 oz can) mandarin oranges, drained
• 1/2 cup wonton strips (see notes)
• 1/3 cup sliced almonds
• 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
• 12 ounces cooked grilled chicken, sliced or diced (see note)

DIRECTIONS:

For The Dressing: 

1. Place the rice vinegar in a small saucepan over medium heat and allow it to just come to a gentle boil, add the sugar and garlic cloves and let the sugar dissolves, about 1 minute.
2. Remove the rice vinegar mixture from the stove and discard the garlic cloves.
3. Place the rice vinegar mixture in a mason jar and add the sesame oil, canola oil, soy sauce and toasted sesame seeds.
4. Allow the dressing to come to room temperature, about 10-15 minutes.
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