Firecracker Chicken Salad with Pineapple and Mango

Why it’s awesome:

• Brings many flavors together to make a healthy tasty meal.
• In one dish you are getting fruits, vegetables, and protein without having to spend a lot of time or money.
• You can easily wow your friends and family with this new take on salad! (and surprise them with how it’s good for them too)

How to eat it:

This is a great meal to make for a lunch. It taste great, is simple, and you can easily bring it with you!

What you need:

• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons tamari, shoyu or soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
• 2 teaspoons wasabi powder
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
• 5 cups chopped romaine
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 cup mung bean sprouts
• 3/4 cup diced pineapple
• 1 mango, diced
• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
• 1 cup cooked chow mein noodles

How to make it:

• In a small bowl: whisk together vinegar, tamari, ginger, wasabi powder, sugar and sesame seeds until blended.
• While whisking constantly, pour oil into bowl in a thin stream until well blended.
• In a large bowl: combine cabbage, romaine, carrots, bean sprouts, pineapple and mango.
• Pour dressing over vegetable mixture and toss gently to coat.
• Top with chicken and noodles
• Serve.

Substitutes to try:

• Try making your own sauces to go over this meal. If you come up with something amazing share it with the rest of us on my Facebook page!
• Put it on a warm tortilla for a fun twist!

Tip:  If the wasabi isn’t spicy enough for you go ahead and arrange the recipe until it meets your taste buds liking.

Nutritional Info:  Estimates per serving

280 calories
500 mg sodium
24 g carbohydrate
18 g protein

Serving size: Serves 4-6