Twig Salad

Rating: 4.63 stars
8 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 6
  • 4 star values: 1
  • 3 star values: 1
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0

I got this recipe from a very dear friend who got it from a co-worker. We tried it and people just go crazy. It's especially great for parties and family get-togethers.

By FLAGGIRL07

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Recipe Summary

prep:
20 mins
cook:
5 mins
total:
25 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

6
Original recipe yields 6 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • In small bowl, whisk together the oil, sugar, vinegar, salt, seasoning blend, and pepper. Set aside.

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  • In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, chicken, chow mein noodles, almonds, sesame seeds, green onions, and poppy seeds. Toss to blend. Pour salad dressing over the salad just before serving.

Tips

Note

Toast sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Stir constantly.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
574 calories; protein 29.3g; carbohydrates 31g; fat 37.8g; cholesterol 56.8mg; sodium 432.2mg. Full Nutrition
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Reviews (7)

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JARRIE
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Rating: 5 stars
06/23/2011
I loved this. I added other veggies and fruits but the basic dressing is 5 stars. My only suggestion would be to try and match your "salt-free herb and spice blend" to the other ingredients in the meal or you're going to have some weird flavors. I used Garlic & Herb flavored Mrs. Dash and it was a bit Italian-y in retrospect. (My other choices were Italian Medley Mrs. Dash and Tomato-Basil Mrs. Dash. I made do with what there was.) I have no way of knowing what product the original poster meant for us to use and that's too bad but on the bright side that gives you the leeway to turn this basic dressing into a good one for ANY themed salad! Thank you for sharing your recipe:) Read More
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Most helpful critical review

terriyaki2
Rating: 3 stars
08/08/2011
This is a fine base but since it is "Asian" it needed some additions. I cut the recipe in 1/2 for 2. Added 1 T soy sauce (eliminated the salt in the recipe) and about 1 tsp sesame oil. It was awesome! Read More
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(7)
8 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 6
  • 4 star values: 1
  • 3 star values: 1
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0
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terriyaki2
Rating: 3 stars
08/08/2011
This is a fine base but since it is "Asian" it needed some additions. I cut the recipe in 1/2 for 2. Added 1 T soy sauce (eliminated the salt in the recipe) and about 1 tsp sesame oil. It was awesome! Read More
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(7)
Karen Coyne Downes
Rating: 5 stars
07/02/2008
Super tasty! I mixed the poppy seeds into the dressing. Read More
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(4)
JARRIE
Allstar
Rating: 5 stars
06/23/2011
I loved this. I added other veggies and fruits but the basic dressing is 5 stars. My only suggestion would be to try and match your "salt-free herb and spice blend" to the other ingredients in the meal or you're going to have some weird flavors. I used Garlic & Herb flavored Mrs. Dash and it was a bit Italian-y in retrospect. (My other choices were Italian Medley Mrs. Dash and Tomato-Basil Mrs. Dash. I made do with what there was.) I have no way of knowing what product the original poster meant for us to use and that's too bad but on the bright side that gives you the leeway to turn this basic dressing into a good one for ANY themed salad! Thank you for sharing your recipe:) Read More
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(4)
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eurielle
Rating: 5 stars
08/22/2016
I cook for three-all with distinct likes and dislikes so finding something that all can enjoy is always a challenge. This salad passed the taste test with all of us. Great dinner salad for the warm summer nights when you want something light. Good flavor texture and taste. This will be a repeat in our house! Read More
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Marianne
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Rating: 4 stars
02/21/2013
This salad was good--not spectacular but good. I thought the dressing needed something to make it pop. I have some dressing left and will try to see if adding some Dijon mustard to it will help. It's been a long time since I had iceberg lettuce only in a salad and after I took a few bites I added some leafy greens. This was a good way to use up a little leftover chicken. Thanks for the possibilities this created for us. Read More
Eliza
Rating: 5 stars
02/05/2021
Per the suggestion of others I added sesame oil to the dressing. This was very tasty. Read More
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Laurie Mcgoldrick
Rating: 5 stars
08/16/2019
Excellent! I have yet to find a person who does not love it! Read More
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