ORIENTAL CHICKEN TOSSED SALAD

 A Grammanita original (^_^)

Note: All ingredients are approximate amounts.

4 cups mixed salad greens (iceburg lettuce, romaine, red or green leaf lettuce, spinach, dark green salad mix, etc.)

1 cup any combination sliced bell peppers, cucumbers, zucchini

1/4 cup carrots, chopped, grated, sliced, etc.

1Tbsp. green onions or chives

1/2 cup cheese, cubed, grated, or chunked (feta, cheddar, mozzarella, etc.)

1 tomato cut into wedges

1/2 cup grilled chicken brushed with Yoshida’s Original Gourmet Sauce or your favorite oriental barbecue sauce

1/2 can mandarin oranges

Toasted sliced almonds

Rice Noodles

Toasted sesame seeds

Toss lightly together salad greens, peppers, cucumbers, zucchini, carrots, onions and cheese and place in medium-sized salad bowl.

Lay tomato wedged around outside edge of bowl.

Sprinkle hot or cold chicken around center and place mandarin oranges on top.

Sprinkle with toasted almonds, rice noodles and toasted sesame seeds.

Serve with Oriental Sesame dressing on the side.

YIELD:  2-4 servings

Options:

1. Substitute 1/3 cup canned chicken breast or chicken/turkey lunch meat for grilled chicken.
2. Toss all ingredients (except almonds and rice noodles) with Oriental Sesame dressing. Top with almonds and rice noodles and serve immediately in large bowl or individual servings.
3. Toss greens and place in salad bowl. Place other ingredients in individual bowls. Place Oriental Sesame Dressing in bottle with small opening at top. Serve buffet style.

Toasted almonds or sesame seeds: Spread almonds or seeds on cookie sheet. Place in 400 F oven until lightly browned. WATCH CLOSELY! Sesame seeds take very little time. Cool thoroughly and store in tight container.