Sauce: - 1/4 cup Sesame Paste - 1/4 cup Warm Water - 3 tablespoons Low Sodium Soysauce - 1 tablespoon each Sesame Oil and Rice Vinegar - 1 clove Grated Garlic Bowl: - 6-8 ounces Stir Fry Noodles or Chinese Egg Noodles - 3-4 diced Cucumbers (lightly salted) - 1 lb. Chicken Breast (cooked and cubed) Instructions: - Sauce: combine all ingredients in a jar and shake like hell - Noodles: cook 1-2 minutes less than the packages says, rinse in cold water, toss with about 1/2 the sauce - Chicken: preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cube chicken into bite sized pieces, then season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Spray a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. When done place in skillet with some sesame sauce and let it brown the outside giving a nice crust. - Assembly: divide the noodles, chicken and cucumber into containers. drizzle some extra sauce and sprinkle some sesame seeds on top. Stores for 3-4 days, delicious hot or cold!

I made this for Thanksgiving everyone loved it. It’s delicious with chicken too. Christmas Salad 🎄 Ingredients 📋 For the Salad: 6 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or baby kale) 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds 1/2 cup candied pecans or walnuts 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta 1/2 cup thinly sliced red apples or pears 1/4 cup dried cranberries For the Dressing: 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard Salt and pepper, to taste Instructions 🥣 Prepare the Dressing: In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, orange juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired. Assemble the Salad: In a large serving bowl, layer the mixed greens, pomegranate seeds, candied nuts, goat cheese, apple slices, and dried cranberries. Dress and Toss: Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are coated. Serve: Garnish with additional pomegranate seeds or a sprinkle of nuts for a festive presentation. Serve immediately and enjoy! Serve and Enjoy: This Christmas Salad is light, refreshing, and packed with holiday flavors, making it a perfect complement to hearty festive meals. Prep Time: 10 minutesTotal Time: 10 minutes Kcal: 180 kcal per serving | Servings: 6 servings #ChristmasSalad #FestiveFlavors #HolidaySalad #HealthyHolidays #SaladSeason #PomegranateLove #FreshAndBright #HolidayMeals #EasySideDish #WinterSalad

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Mediterranean Rainbow Pepper Salad - Mitten Eats https://mitteneats.org/mediterranean-rainbow-pepper-salad/ -I add some feta for saltiness (lactose intolerant here, but do I listen? eh....depends) -although this salad has chickpeas (yay protein), I typically do add some additional protein to it (e.g. shrimp or grilled chicken) -It's easy to make and it feels light/somewhat refreshing