Hello, spring breakers! If you’re reading this while on holiday, just save it to your phone or computer.  For those of us NOT on holiday, it is an easy salad to whip up since we are tired of cold-weather soups and chili. I love a good salad, and this is a perfect one. A glass of rosé is definitely an essential part of this meal.

Asian Citrus Chicken Salad

Salad Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 6-8 cups mixed spring greens
  • 1 red pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup mandarin oranges
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 1 cup wonton strips
  • 1/3 cup cashew halves

Dressing Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Instructions

  1. Whisk together all dressing ingredients and set aside.
  2. Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper to taste. Cook in a greased skillet over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Remove from heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
  3. Toss together the lettuce, red peppers, mandarin oranges, and cucumbers and divide among four plates. Top each with an equal serving of chicken. Top with wonton strips and cashews and drizzle with dressing. If desired, sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

Adapted from www.lecremedelacrumb.com

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