Sesame Chicken Salad for #SundayFunday

Welcome to #SundayFunday! Wendy from A Day In The Life on The Farm invited fellow bloggers to kick back, relax, and share something tasty and fun each weekend. "Sunday should be a Family Funday. Please join us in sharing recipes that will help you to enjoy your Sunday." If you're a blogger interested in joining us, just visit our Facebook group and request to join!

Today our #SundayFunday group is hosted by Sneha from Sneha's Recipe who invited us to share some healthy salad recipes! 

As with most salad recipes - this is just a great base for you to play with! Add / subtract ingredients depending on what you like best and have on hand. I absolutely loved this bright fresh plate of tasty ingredients together. I am a sucker for mandarin oranges in salads, and love the crunch the chow mein noodles added. The dressing is bright and has a fantastic zing from the apple cider vinegar. You could use rice wine vinegar instead if you prefer the flavor!

This was a great way to get tons of veggies in, and a beautiful platter to enjoy visually as well. Thanks Sneha for the inspiration to enjoy a fresh and tasty meal today!

Healthy Salad Ideas!

Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad from Palatable Pastime
Chicken and Mandarin Orange Salad from A Day in the Life on the Farm
Golden Apple & Potato Salad from Sneha's Recipe
Irish Cheddar Honey Mustard Broccoli Salad from Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice
Japanese Potato Salad from Karen's Kitchen Stories
Kale Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette from Culinary Adventures with Camilla
Lettuce, Pear and Grapefruit Salad from Cook With Renu
Red Cabbage, Apple, Mandarin Salad from Food Lust People Love
Snap Peas and Avocado Salad from Mayuri's Jikoni
Sesame Chicken Salad from Making Miracles
Super Nacho Taco Salad from Amy's Cooking Adventures





Sesame Chicken Salad 
Makes 2 large salads 


Ingredients
4 cups shredded romaine lettuce
1 cup shredded purple cabbage
1 can mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 cup chow mein noodles
1/4 cup cashews
1-2 medium carrots, peeled and grated
1 TBS sesame seeds
1 large chicken breast, baked / grilled and sliced


Dressing
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 TBS brown sugar
1 TBS sesame oil
3 TBS vegetable oil
2 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper


Directions
1. Combine your dressing ingredients in a mason jar and shake until well blended (it will be thin, you can add a little more oil if you'd like a thicker texture, but I didn't mind the thin texture.) Taste, and adjust the seasonings if desired. Set aside / refrigerate until ready to use.
2. Assemble the salad on individual plates or a large platter - romaine, cabbage, mandarin oranges, cashews, grated carrots. Top with sliced chicken and sprinkle with sesame seeds. 
3. Drizzle with your preferred amount of dressing (shake the dressing up again before pouring), and enjoy!