Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 Tbsp light or neutral oil* ($0.08)
  • 1 Tbsp rice vinegar ($0.12)
  • 4 tsp soy sauce ($0.13)
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil ($0.11)
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar ($0.02)
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger ($0.04)
  • 1/2 Tbsp sesame seeds ($0.04)
  • 6 cups salad greens** ($1.25)
  • 11oz can mandarin oranges ($0.77)
  • 1 rotisserie chicken breast ($1.50)
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds ($0.50)
  • 1/4 small red onion ($0.14)
  • 1/2 avocado ($0.50)

Instruction

  • Prepare the dressing first, so the flavors have a few minutes to blend. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the oil, vinegar, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, brown sugar, ginger, and sesame seeds. Set the dressing aside.
  • Slice the red onion very thinly and soak the slices for a few minutes in ice water to take the edge off. Drain the can of mandarin oranges. Slice the avocado and chop the chicken breast.
  • To assemble the salads, place about 3 cups of salad greens in each bowl or plate. Top with mandarin orange segments, chopped chicken, sliced avocado, and a few slices of the soaked red onion. Give the dressing one last whisk and then drizzle it over the salads. The dressing is potent, so start with a small amount and add more as needed.