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Crunchy Romaine Salad Recipe With Maple Soy Vinaigrette

Try this crunchy romaine salad loaded with cabbage, cucumbers, avocado, and tangerines. Topped with maple walnuts and soy ginger dressing for a crave-worthy bite!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 288 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head romaine lettuce hearts or little gems, leaves halved lengthwise, then cut crosswise into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 medium red cabbage sliced crosswise paper thin
  • 2 medium firm-ripe avocado pitted and thinly sliced
  • 3 medium Persian cucumbers ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch matchsticks
  • 6 small green onions (aka scallions) ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces then halved lengthwise
  • 4 small tangerine peeled and segmented
  • 1 pound shredded cooked chicken (about 4 cups)
  • 1 recipe Maple Walnuts
  • toasted sesame seeds for garnish
  • Freshly ground black pepper for garnish
  • Maldon sea salt or other flaky sea salt for garnish
  • 1 recipe Soy Ginger Dressing

Instructions
 

  • Place the chicken in a bowl and toss with 1/4 cup of the dressing and mix to combine. Combine romaine lettuce, red cabbage, avocados, cucumbers, green onions, tangerines, and chicken in a serving bowl.
  • Top with at least 1 cup of the walnuts, garnish with sesame seeds, flaky salt, and black pepper, and drizzle on more dressing as desired.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 servingCalories: 288kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 22gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 83mgPotassium: 807mgFiber: 7gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1333IUVitamin C: 62mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 2mg
Keyword california salad, healthy salad