Asian-inspired salads are available at restaurants of all varieties – from those with white tablecloths to those with drive-through windows. Bring the flavor home with this easy Chinese Chicken Salad. Whenever I serve this to guests or take it along to a get together with friends I’m asked to share the recipe. The combination of savory chicken, creamy dressing and crunch is sure to be a hit at your next summer picnic or salad supper.

Dressing

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup sesame oil
• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar

Combine all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Pulse until well blended. Scrape into a bowl, cover and chill until ready to serve.

Salad

• Meat from 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded, about 3 cups
• 1 head iceberg lettuce, thinly shredded (or 2 packages prepared iceberg “shreds”)
• 1 package shredded “angel hair” cabbage
• 4 green onions, sliced
• 1 16-ounce can mandarin oranges, drained
• 1 cup fried potato sticks
• 1 cup thin chow mien noodles
• 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds

Place all of the salad ingredients in a large bowl. Toss with some of the dressing and sprinkle with the toasted sesame seeds.

Makes 10 servings.