Oriental Chicken Salad

Marg (CaymanDesigns)'s Note:

My new addiction! Tried it at a potluck supper and just had to get the recipe.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• ½ cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• ¼ cup water
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• ¼ cup ketchup
• 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 medium head iceberg lettuce , torn
• 2 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts
• 1 cup salted cashews
• 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts , drained
• 1 cup broccoli floret
• 1 (3 ounce) can chow mein noodles
• ¼ cup chopped green onion

Directions:

1. In a small saucepan, combine the first seven ingredients.
2. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool.
3. In a large salad bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; add dressing and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Reviews

[Iamomma]

I didn't have all of the salad ingredients on hand, so I just made the dressing to go with some greens and chicken. I can only say that the dressing was amazing! It was perfectly tangy, and had a great oriental taste. I was a bit skeptical when I saw the recipe, but it was the only one that used ingredients that I actually had in my pantry. I am so glad I tried it. This is going to be a staple dressing in our home! Thanks for sharing it.

[Lvs2Cook]

I made this for lunch today for DH and I and it is WONDERFUL! I marinated my chicken in teriyaki sauce for an hour or so and grilled it then sliced it up for the salad. I left out the cashews just for personal preference but I did add everything else. The flavor is excellent and this has become a new favorite of ours. Thank you for posting a real winner!