Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 unit

iceberg lettuce

shredded

1 cup

celery

chopped

0.25 cup

cilantro

chopped

1.25 cup

chow mein noodles

0.25 cup

vegetable oil

1.75 cup

boneless chicken breasts

skinned and sliced into 2-inch strips

0.75 lb

water chestnuts

sliced, drained

1 cup

snow peas

cut into 3 pieces

0.25 cup

almonds

sliced

10 unit

radishes

thinly sliced

2 unit

green onions

finely chopped

3 tbsp

white wine

2 tbsp

pineapple juice

unsweetened

2 tbsp

lemon juice

2 tbsp

brown sugar

1.25 tbsp

curry powder

1 pinch

garlic powder

2 cup

mayonnaise

Step 1
~2 min

Shred the iceberg lettuce.

Step 2
~2 min

Chop the celery and cilantro.

Step 3
~2 min

Combine the lettuce, celery, and cilantro in a large bowl.

Step 4
~2 min

Spread chow mein noodles over the top of the salad.

Step 5
~2 min

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 6
~2 min

Add sliced chicken breasts to the skillet.

Step 7
~2 min

Stir the chicken until lightly browned and no longer pink.

Step 8
~2 min

Add sliced water chestnuts and snow peas to the skillet.

Step 9
~2 min

Stir for 1 minute.

Step 10
~2 min

Remove the chicken, water chestnuts, and snow peas with a slotted spoon and arrange over the salad.

Step 11
~2 min

Garnish with green onions, almonds, and radishes.

Step 12
~2 min

Combine white wine, pineapple juice, lemon juice, brown sugar, curry powder, and garlic powder in a bowl.

Step 13
~2 min

Stir until sugar dissolves.

Step 14
~2 min

Add mayonnaise to the dressing mixture.

Step 15
~2 min

Blend until smooth.

Step 16
~2 min

Add about 1 to 1 1/2 cups of dressing to the salad and toss well.

Step 17
~2 min

Serve the remaining dressing separately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Toast almonds for enhanced flavor.

Adjust curry powder to taste.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Dressing can be made 1-2 days ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled as a main course or side dish.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Spring rolls
Egg drop soup

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Guangdong, China

Cultural Significance

Adaptation of traditional Cantonese flavors to a Western-style salad.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Dinner
Potluck
Picnic

Popularity Score

65/100

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