"I revamped an Asian-style chicken salad recipe to create this gingery, crunchy salad. Now it’s a huge success when I serve it at ladies luncheons. —Shelly Gramer, Long Beach, California..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup cider vinegar
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1/2 cup molasses
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1/3 cup canola oil
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2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
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2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
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SALAD:
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8 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 10 cups)
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1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
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1 cup shredded red cabbage
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2 medium carrots, shredded
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3 green onions, thinly sliced
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2 cups chow mein noodles
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3/4 cup salted cashews, toasted
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2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted