Crunchy Asian Lettuce and Noodle Chicken Salad

This week’s Wiggly Wednesdays entry is adapted from Kittencal of RecipeZaar.com:

Ingredients:

1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
4-5 cooked boneless chicken breasts, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
1 1/2 cups dry chow mein noodles (or use as much as desired)
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, well drained
1 1/2 tbsps toasted sesame seeds

Dressing:

1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tbsp soy sauce
1-2 tsps sesame oil
6 tbsps rice wine vinegar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 pinch garlic powder

Directions:

1. For the dressing, whisk all ingredients vigorously until well combined and until no sugar granules remain; chill at least 1 hour or more.
2. In a large serving bowl, combine the lettuce with chopped chicken and green onions. Chill until ready to serve.
3. Just before serving, mix in the chow mein noodles, orange segments and sesame seeds.
4. Mix/whisk the dressing once again then add in about half; toss to combine (serve the remaining dressing on the side). Serve immediately.

Happy cooking!

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