Japanese Chicken Salad

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 44.8

Total Fat: 2.8 g
Cholesterol: 3.1 mg
Sodium: 113.3 mg
Total Carbs: 3.6 g
Dietary Fiber: 1.0 g
Protein: 2.5 g

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Introduction

This is a big salad that is great for entertaining; if you want you can reduce the ingredients and just have it as part of an every day meal! Nevertheless, it will still be yummy and healthy!

*Great for summer lunches* This is a big salad that is great for entertaining; if you want you can reduce the ingredients and just have it as part of an every day meal! Nevertheless, it will still be yummy and healthy!

*Great for summer lunches*

Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

Salad:

2 cups water

1/2 cup of chicken broth/stock

1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breasts

1 (2") piece of peeled ginger, sliced

12 cups (1 head) torn iceberg lettuce

1/2 cup chow mien noodles

1/4 cup almonds

2 tbsp. toasted sesame seeds

Dressing:

1/4 cup splenda

1/4 cup lemon juice

2 tsp. canola oil

1/4 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

*Note: The first four ingredients can be substituted for really any type of chicken you want (grilled, baked, pre-made, etc.)*

Directions

Bring water and chicken broth/stock to a boil. Add chicken and ginger; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 20 minutes. Cool chicken in broth; shred with fork.
Whisk together all ingredients for dressing.
Combine lettuce, noodles, almonds, and sesame seeds. Add chicken and dressing; toss to coat.

Makes 12 1-cup servings.

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user YUGTGIUY.