Chinese Chicken Salad

Ingredients:

Salad:

• 3 cups lettuce finely shredded (i use romain)

• 2 cups red cabbage finely shredded

• 1 cup carrots shredded

• 1/2 cup green onions chopped

• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped

• 2 cups chicken shredded

Dressing:

• 3 teaspoons ginger grated

• 3 garlic cloves minced

• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar

• 1 tablespoon sesame oil

• 1 tablespoon mild-tasting oil (see notes below)

• 2 teaspoons swerve or lakanto (see sweetener notes below) or 1 1/2 teaspoon sugar

Toppings:

• sesame seeds

• 1 cup almonds slivers. (can sub for crispy noodles or ramen if you aren't watching your carbs)

• fresh cilantro chopped

Directions:

1. Add all dressing ingredients to a salad shaker or small bowl, shake/mix and set aside.

2. Add the salad ingredients to a large bowl and toss to combine.

3. Pour half the dressing over the salad, toss it together, and taste. Add more dressing based on your preference. (We usually use 3/4 of the dressing, but it's easier to add more than remove!).

4. Top with chopped cilantro, almonds (1 cup), and sesame seeds, and enjoy! Makes 6. Serving size 1.