Chinese Chicken Salad with Creamy Dressing

Ingredients

• tablespoon sChinkiang vinegar(*Footnote 1)
• tablespoon slight soy sauce(*Footnote 2)
• tablespoon unsalted natural peanut butter
• tablespoon honey(or agave syrup)
• tablespoon sesame oil
• teaspoon sginger, minced
• clove sgarlic, minced (yield about 2 teaspoon s)
• tablespoon homemade chili oil(Optional)
• small head romaine lettuce, chopped (yield about 4 cup s)
• 1/4 head red cabbage, shredded (yield about 2 cup s)
• big carrots, slice d to thin strips (yield about 2 cup s)
• cup schicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken)
• cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• green onion, slice d
• cup crunchy chow mein noodles
• chopped cilantro for garnish(Optional)

Instructions

1. Combine all the ingredients for the dressing in a mason jar. Shake until it is well mixed. Let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes while preparing other ingredients. If not serving immediately, store the dressing in the fridge for up to a week.
2. Add romaine lettuce, red cabbage, carrots, chicken, cherry tomatoes, and green onion in a large bowl.
3. Right before serving, pour in the salad dressing and toss to mix well.
4. Garnish with chow mein noodles, if using.
5. Serve immediately as an appetizer or a light main dish.