Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons canned mandarin juice
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 3 -4 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 small romaine lettuce, torn in pieces (or use a iceberg lettuce, chopped)
  • 4 cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts (shredded or chopped)
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 1⁄3 cup coarsely grated carrot
  • 2 cups dry chow mein noodles (can use more or less)
  • 1⁄3 cup toasted slivered almonds or 1/3 cup chopped peanuts
  • canned mandarin oranges (drained, reserve 2 teaspoons juice for the dressing)

Directions

  • Mix all dressing ingredients until well combined; refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour.
  • In a large bowl combine the lettuce with chicken, green onions, dry noodles, carrot and slivered almonds or chopped peanuts; mix to combine.
  • Pour on the dressing; toss to combine.
  • Top with mandarin orange segments.
  • Serve immediately.

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