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Chinese Chicken Salad with Dates

Delicious Whole30 Chinese Chicken Salad with Dates Recipe

Enjoy a vibrant Whole30 Chinese Chicken Salad with Dates that combines fresh veggies and sweet dates for a delightful meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner Ideas
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 361

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 2 Natural Delights® pitted medjool dates, chopped
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • Optional sesame seeds, for garnish
Sesame Dressing
  • 2 Natural Delights® pitted medjool dates
  • 3 tbsp coconut aminos
  • 3 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled
  • 1/2 inch ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt

Equipment

  • blender
  • large mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparing the Salad
  1. Combine all ingredients for the sesame dressing in a blender, and let the dates soak and soften while you chop and put together the salad.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients for the salad, except sesame seeds.
  3. Once the dates have softened a bit, blend all the dressing ingredients until smooth and creamy.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad, and toss together to coat.
  5. If using, sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 361kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 16gSodium: 464mgFiber: 4gSugar: 13g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Keep the dressing separate until ready to serve for the freshest taste.

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