Spring means farm fresh produce and pretty colors – just like the ones in this Asian chicken salad. I like to serve and eat salads for brunch, which is my second most favorite meal of the day ( after breakfast, although not on the same day of course, unless I’m very lucky). While I enjoy making muffins, crepes or other brunch items, when the weather’s wonderful I tend to gravitate towards this kind of food. The kids and I are growing some veggies this year in our backyard, and we can’t wait to harvest it. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that the bunnies don’t attack our little vegetable patch again this year!
My friends and I get together often, and most of the time it’s around breakfast time. This week I brought this salad to a gathering. One friend likes to joke that I don’t trust her cooking skills enough, and that’s why I bring my own food to be on the safe side :-D. But the truth is, I like to cook, and what use is your love of cooking if you can’t share your food with family and friends?
Give this recipe a go at your next event, I’m pretty sure you’ll get rave reviews!
Here’s how to make my Asian Chicken Salad :
1. Chop one chicken breast into bite sized cubes. 
2. Heat a pan, add 1tbsp oil, put in the chicken pieces, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Cook for 10 minutes, or until done. Keep aside to cool.
3. Make the salad dressing with 1tbsp soy sauce, 1/2 tbsp honey, 1.5 tbsp grated ginger, 2 tsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Whisk well. 
4. Add the cooked chicken to the dressing. Stir to coat evenly. Keep aside.
5. Chop 1 head of lettuce, 1 apple, 1 clementine/orange, 1/2 of a bell pepper, 2 carrots, 1/4 cup green onions, and 2 tbsp cilantro. Transfer to a salad bowl. 
6. When you’re ready to eat, pour the dressing + chicken over the salad. Add 1/4 cup chopped almonds and toss well. Serve immediately.
Note : For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken and add the dressing directly to the salad.
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