Crunchy Mandarin Orange-Chicken Salad

 From DELISH the author said this recipe was semi-inspired by the Chinese Chicken Salad at The Cheesecake Factory. We really enjoyed and will be making it again very soon!

FOR THE SALAD 

3 c. finely chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce 

2 c. shredded red cabbage 

2 c. shredded chicken 

1/2 c. jarred mandarin oranges, drained 

1 instant ramen packet, crushed (flavor packet discarded) 

1/2 c. shredded carrot 

1/3 c. sliced green onions 

1/4 c. sliced almonds 

FOR THE DRESSING 

3 tbsp. rice wine vinegar 

2 tbsp. honey 

1 tbsp. sesame oil 

1 tbsp. hoisin sauce 

2 tbsp. soy sauce 

1 tsp. minced ginger 

1 clove garlic, minced 

1/4 c. vegetable oil

Make salad: 

In a large bowl, toss together lettuce, red cabbage, chicken, mandarin oranges, crushed ramen noodles, carrots, green onions, and sliced almonds. 

Make dressing: 

In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, honey, sesame oil, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. Slowly drizzle in vegetable oil, whisking constantly until emulsified. 

Before serving, drizzle dressing over salad and toss to combine.