Recipe: Chicken Salad with Sesame Dressing (with Kiwi and avocado)

CHICKEN SALAD WITH SESAME DRESSING

FOR THE DRESSING:
3 tbsp. sesame seeds
1/3 cup salad oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. soy sauce
1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
FOR THE SALAD:
3 quarts leaf lettuce, washed
4 large kiwis, peeled and sliced thin
2 cups cubed, cooked chicken
1 large avocado, peeled and sliced
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onion

TO MAKE THE DRESSING:
In a 6-to 8-inch skillet, cook sesame seeds in oil until golden, about 5-8 minutes. Stir often.

Stir in remaining dressing ingredients, mix well, and remove from heat.

TO MAKE THE SALAD:
Break lettuce into bite-sized pieces and arrange in large salad bowl. Top with kiwi slices, chicken, avocado, celery, and green onion.

Pour dressing over salad and toss gently.

Servings: 6-8
Adapted from source: The Montana Cookbook