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PrintAsparagus & Chicken Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing
Here's a perfect spring salad that celebrates fresh asparagus and chives. You will love the tangy, sesame ginger dressing.
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Asparagus & Chicken Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing
1 lb
boneless, skinless chicken breast(s)
450 g
1 tsp
toasted sesame oil
5 mL
1 clove
garlic, minced
1 clove
2 tsp
rice vinegar
10 mL
1 Tbsp
light tamari sauce
15 mL
1/2 lb
asparagus, fresh
225 g
1 tsp + 1 tsp
sunflower oil
5 mL + 5 mL
8 cups
Romaine lettuce, shredded
2 L
2 cups
green cabbage, shredded
500 mL
1
carrot(s), medium, grated
1
2 cups
orange peppers, thinly sliced
500 mL
1
green onion(s), thinly sliced
1
12 sprigs
chives, for garnish
12 sprigs
Sesame Ginger Dressing
3 Tbsp
sunflower oil
45 mL
4 tsp
rice vinegar
20 mL
2 tsp
water
10 mL
1/4 tsp
ginger, ground
1.25 mL
1 clove
garlic, minced
1 clove
2 tsp
ketchup
10 mL
2 tsp
honey
10 mL
1 tsp
lemon juice
5 mL
1/4 tsp
black pepper, freshly ground
1.25 mL
1/2 tsp
toasted sesame oil
2.5 mL
1/2 tsp
sesame seeds
2.5 mL
2 tsp
light tamari sauce
10 mL
Preparation
Serves 4
Cook time :
15 min
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Preparation time :
1 hour 30 min
Asparagus & Chicken Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing
1
Cut chicken breasts into strips (6-8 pieces per breast). Place in shallow bowl. Add sesame oil, minced garlic, rice vinegar and tamari and turn pieces to coat. Marinate 1 hour in the refrigerator.
2
Trim tough ends from asparagus. Heat 1 tsp (5 mL) oil in non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add asparagus and sauté approximately five minutes until tender crisp. Roll the spears in the pan to coat with oil and encourage even cooking on all sides. Set aside to cool. Slice on an angle into 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) pieces.
3
Heat another teaspoon (5 mL) oil in pan asparagus was sautéed in. Add chicken strips and cook until lightly browned and cooked through (165°F (74°C)) - about 5 minutes per side. Pour over any remaining marinade during cooking. Boil and set aside to cool.
4
Shred romaine lettuce and cabbage and add to large salad bowl. Top with the grated carrot and slivers of orange pepper.
5
To serve, pile romaine salad high in centre of dinner plate. Garnish with sliced green onions and a few chive sprigs. Serve with sesame ginger dressing.
Sesame Ginger Dressing
1
Measure sunflower oil, rice vinegar, water, ground ginger, garlic, ketchup, honey, lemon juice, freshly ground black pepper, sesame oil, sesame seeds and tamari into a blender or food processor. Process until smooth. Serve with Asparagus & Chicken Salad.
Notes: If you insert the base of the chives vertically into the centre of the salad they will create a dramatic effect.
