Recipe: Mimi's Cafe Chinese Chicken Salad and Dressing (copycat recipe)

MIMI'S CAFE CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD AND DRESSING
(copycat recipe)

1 large or 2 small heads romaine lettuce
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
4 tablespoons roughly chopped cilantro
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup fried rice noodles
1 cup Mimi's Chinese Salad Dressing, divided use (recipe follows)
1 small orange, peeled and sliced or segmented (for garnish)
1 cup fried wonton strips

(Ingredients can be prepared ahead and tossed at the last minute.)

Wash the romaine, green onions, and cilantro, drain and dry well. Trim, and slice lettuce into 1/2-inch wide strips.

Broil the chicken breasts, then dice into 1/2 chunks.

WHEN READY TO SERVE:
Toss the lettuce, cilantro, green onions and rice noodles with 3/4 cup dressing. Divide into 4 chilled serving bowls. Toss chicken with the remaining 1/4 cup dressing, and arrange on top of the salads. Garnish with orange slices or segments and fried wonton strips.

MIMI'S CHINESE SALAD DRESSING
Makes 1 cup

1 cup seasoned rice vinegar
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp soy sauce

Put all ingredients for the dressing in a jar and shake thoroughly.

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Mimi's Cafe Chicken Chop Salad Menu Description:
Slow-roasted chicken breast, red & green bell peppers, mandarin orange slices, basil, cilantro, chopped cabbage and romaine lettuce tossed in sesame dressing with fried wontons and sesame seeds. Served with a petite French baguette or fresh-baked muffin.