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If you’re tired of making chicken salads full of yogurt and mayonnaise, it’s time to try Chinese chicken salad. While your typical chicken salad<\/a> on a flaky croissant will always be a classic, the best way to beat kitchen repetition is to switch things up. Nutty, umami flavors similar to those in stir-fries marry well with crisp cabbage and shredded chicken in this cold salad\u2014a refreshing reprieve when it’s too hot to cook over a wok.<\/p>\n

The salad gets its name from the various seasonings and ingredients often found in your favorite Chinese takeout<\/a> orders, but it’s not an authentic Chinese dish. Seen on menus since the golden age of Hollywood and then popularized again in the 1970s and ’80s with the resurgence of Asian fusion food, Chinese chicken salad remains a popular dish for Americans.<\/p>\n

Chinese Chicken Salad Ingredients<\/h2>\n

So, what are the ingredients that make a Chinese chicken salad stand out from the mainstream version? Let’s get into it!<\/p>\n