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
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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