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East Meets West: 18 Chinese-Influenced Salads

FEBRUARY 08, 2023
SALADS
CHINESE
East Meets West: 18 Chinese-Influenced Salads
The beauty of blending two cultures exists not just in stories and traditions but in the sensory explosion that their cuisines offer. Our new recipe collection encapsulates this confluence - with the vibrant, refreshing elements from the West nesting beautifully within the rich, savory expanse of the East. Consider this your culinary passport, guiding you through a journey of eighteen innovative Chinese-influenced salads. Each recipe is an artful weave of contrasts and complementarities, of colors and textures, of flavors untold and those familiar. From salads combining the crunch of bok choy and sweetness of mandarin oranges to those using fragrant sesame oil as a base dressing - each dish is a unique exploration. Zesty lime and ginger meet the glorious spice of Szechuan peppercorns, while roasted peanuts twirl in a dance with fiery red chillies. This collection offers you a challenge and an invitation—step outside the comfort zone of known flavors. Dare to experiment, mix, and find a blend suited precisely to your palate. You won't merely be making salads; you'll be creating a symphony of tastes anew with each recipe. Come on this adventure, discovering new layers as you peel back the intricate details of these carefully curated recipes. Who knows, you might just stir up a salad that becomes a beloved tradition in your family—as comfortable as an old friendship and as exhilarating as a new love.
Delish

Chinese Chicken Mandarin Salad

Many restaurant versions of Chinese Chicken Salad, including The Cheesecake Factory use wonton strips and crispy rice noodles. I sub in a ramen noodles.
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2,062
20 min
TOTAL TIME
306
CALORIES
$1.48
PER SERVING
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Chinese Chicken Mandarin Salad
The Paleo Running Momma

Paleo Chinese Chicken Salad {Whole30}

This Chinese Chicken Salad is a crunchy salad dream with tons of sweet and savory flavor. The almond butter sesame dressing is sweetened with dates, making this salad paleo and Whole30 compliant. Perfect for lunches and dinners, and the leftovers save well to pack the next day.
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46,467
650
27 min
TOTAL TIME
377
CALORIES
$2.17
PER SERVING
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Paleo Chinese Chicken Salad {Whole30}
Omnivore's Cookbook

Chinese Sliced Tofu Salad

Chinese sliced tofu salad is a quick cold dish you can toss together in 10 minutes and is perfect for summer. Learn how to use tofu noodles to make a nutrition-packed vegetarian dish that has a wonderful texture.
5
658
41
10 min
TOTAL TIME
645
CALORIES
$6.43
PER SERVING
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Chinese Sliced Tofu Salad
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Chinese Smashed Cucumber Salad

This salad serves 2 to 4 people. You can double the recipe to make a larger batch. You will have leftover chili oil in this recipe. Toss the chili oil with noodles, rice, or dumplings. Refrigerate the oil and use it within a week. If you need a video demo, watch the video at the bottom of the recipe...
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85
25 min
TOTAL TIME
281
CALORIES
$1.64
PER SERVING
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Chinese Smashed Cucumber Salad
Taste of Home

Mandarin Broccoli Salad

Sweet, crunchy and colorful, this salad has a fresh mix of textures and flavors. It tastes even better when you chill it overnight, if you can wait that long. —Margaret Allen, Abingdon, Virginia
2
1,033
25 min
TOTAL TIME
259
CALORIES
$0.70
PER SERVING
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Mandarin Broccoli Salad
Cook Eat Blog

Chinese Cucumber Salad

Restaurant style crunchy, refreshing cucumbers dressed in an unmistakably Chinese dressing of sesame, soy and rice vinegar. An essential accompaniment to any Chinese spread.
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3
25 min
TOTAL TIME
105
CALORIES
$0.42
PER SERVING
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Chinese Cucumber Salad
Nom Nom Paleo

Chinese Chicken Salad

Got a jar of All-Purpose Stir-Fry Sauce in the fridge? You can make this colorful, tangy, umami-packed Whole30-friendly Chinese Chicken Salad for dinner tonight!
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296
45 min
TOTAL TIME
549
CALORIES
$3.76
PER SERVING
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Chinese Chicken Salad
Stupid Easy Paleo

Chinese Chicken Salad

This Chinese Chicken Salad makes an easy pack-ahead lunch, and it's loaded with crispy veggies, healthy protein, and tasty dressing.
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738
45 min
TOTAL TIME
455
CALORIES
$1.90
PER SERVING
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Chinese Chicken Salad
Grilled Cheese Social

Chinese Cabbage Salad with Crunchy Ramen Noodles

This Chinese Cabbage Salad with crunchy ramen bits is one of those recipes that never gets old. Growing up, it was at every potluck my mom dragged me to and for good reason! Crunchy Napa cabbage is tossed with toasted ramen bits, salty sunflower seeds, fresh cucumber, and scallions. The whole thing ...
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11
20 min
TOTAL TIME
530
CALORIES
$1.40
PER SERVING
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Chinese Cabbage Salad with Crunchy Ramen Noodles
Little Dairy On The Prairie

Chinese Cabbage Salad with Ramen

This Cabbage Salad is one of my favorite salads! It's exploding with bright colors, fun textures, and loads of flavor! Adding mandrin oranges to the salad and crunchy ramen noodles to the top are the best parts!
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10
20 min
TOTAL TIME
335
CALORIES
$1.29
PER SERVING
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Chinese Cabbage Salad with Ramen
Centless Deals

Easy Mandarin Chicken Salad Recipe

Discover how delicious healthy eating can be with this easy chicken salad recipe!
1
12 min
TOTAL TIME
266
CALORIES
$2.21
PER SERVING
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Easy Mandarin Chicken Salad Recipe
Cuisine at Home Magazine

Bean Sprout Salad with chow mein noodles

This healthy and delicious Bean Sprout Salad is a perfect way to get your daily dose of veggies. It's made with crunchy chow mein noodles for added texture and flavor, and is a great side dish for any meal. It's easy to make and sure to be a crowd pleaser!
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199
CALORIES
$1.86
PER SERVING
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Bean Sprout Salad with chow mein noodles
Kitchen Confidante

MANDARIN ORANGE KALE SALAD

Mandarin Orange Kale Salad with Mandarin Vinaigrette is the lightness we crave in the depths of winter. Each bite bursts with juicy mandarins, crunchy kale, fennel and almonds dressed in a citrus dressing — you will love how this simple and refreshing salad brings balance to the table!
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2
15 min
TOTAL TIME
412
CALORIES
$1.32
PER SERVING
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MANDARIN ORANGE KALE SALAD
The Salty Side Dish

Mandarin Chicken Pasta Salad

Mandarin chicken pasta salad with tiny and sweet mandarin oranges and just the right amount of bow tie pasta, is a great spring salad full of flavor and textures. Delicious sweet red onion, bright mandarin oranges and red peppers provide a great texture. Pair with freshly made chicken or canned chic...
3
2,432
40 min
TOTAL TIME
1064
CALORIES
$3.59
PER SERVING
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Mandarin Chicken Pasta Salad
Omnivore's Cookbook

Chinese Spinach and Peanut Salad

Blanched spinach and fried peanuts are served in a gingery vinegar dressing. The tender spinach and crispy peanuts give you a satisfying mouthfeel. The tart vinaigrette is slightly sweet and tastes so refreshing. It’s simple, highly nutritious, and easy to cook.
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20
5
20 min
TOTAL TIME
592
CALORIES
$3.00
PER SERVING
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Chinese Spinach and Peanut Salad
I Heart Nap Time

Mandarin Orange Salad Recipe

This mandarin orange salad is fresh, sweet and loaded with flavor. It is topped with an amazing homemade orange salad dressing that you can't live without!
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8,439
145
10 min
TOTAL TIME
233
CALORIES
$1.17
PER SERVING
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Mandarin Orange Salad Recipe
The Devil Wears Salad

Cantonese Roast Duck Salad with Radicchio

A delicious pairing of bitter and sweet flavours on one plate balanced with savoury umami Cantonese Roast Duck, this no cook warm salad recipe is super easy to prepare!
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60
7
25 min
TOTAL TIME
1718
CALORIES
$12.44
PER SERVING
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Cantonese Roast Duck Salad with Radicchio
Food and Wine

Grilled Chinese Chicken Salad

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1
30 min
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394
CALORIES
$1.18
PER SERVING
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Grilled Chinese Chicken Salad