Name: Chinese Salmon Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Ingredients: 1/2 12oz Bag of Coleslaw Mix; 1/2 cup Matchstick Carrots; 1 cup Sugar Snap Peas (halved); 1/2 lb Salmon (cooked and flaked); 3 Green Onions (sliced); 1 cup Oranges, supremed (or one 12-15oz can mandarin oranges, drained); 1/3 cup Sliced Almonds; 3 tbsp Coconut Aminos; 2 tbsp Avocado Oil; 3 tbsp Toasted Sesame Oil; 4 tbsp Rice Vinegar; 1/2 tsp Dried Ginger; 1/2 tsp Powdered Garlic

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A fresh twist on an old favorite

There are a ton of recipes out there for Chinese Chicken Salad. It’s an incredibly popular option for meal prep, lunch, and dinner. So I decided to to put a new spin on an old classic. This version uses salmon as the protein. You could also use ahi tuna steak if you prefer.

The dressing for this salad is a basic Asian vinaigrette. I prefer to use coconut aminos in place of soy sauce. Coconut aminos has a similar flavor, although a little lighter and sweeter. It’s also soy free, gluten free, and much lower in sodium, making it anti-inflammatory friendly. I also chose to use avocado oil instead of olive oil. Both are rich in heart-health omeg-3s so it really comes down to personal preference.

When mixing dressings, I find it easiest to whip them up in a mini food processor. If you don’t have one, I highly recommend getting one. They’re relatively inexpensive and come in really handy for making salad dressings and chopping nuts.

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Chinese Salmon Salad

A new twist on an old favorite

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 12 mins

Total Time 27 mins

Course Main Course, Salad

Cuisine American, Chinese

Servings 3

Equipment

Mini food processor

Ingredients

For the Salad

1/2 12oz Bag of Coleslaw Mix
1/2 cup Matchstick Carrots
1 cup Sugar Snap Peas halved
1/2 lb Salmon cooked and flaked
3 Green Onions sliced
1 cup Oranges, supremed or one 12-15oz can mandarin oranges, drained
1/3 cup Sliced Almonds

For the Dressing

3 tbsp Coconut Aminos
2 tbsp Avocado Oil
3 tbsp Toasted Sesame Oil
4 tbsp Rice Vinegar
1/2 tsp Dried Ginger
1/2 tsp Powdered Garlic

Instructions

For the Salad

In a large bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, carrots, peas.
Top with the salmon, green onions, oranges, and almonds.
Add the dressing or serve on the side if preferred.

For the Dressing

In a small food processor, combine the dressing incredients.

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