A Peach & Chicken Salad with Oriental Vinaigrette

The other day I needed a quick meal so I tossed together some things I found in the fridge to make a quick salad and it turned out SO delicious that I have to share it. In case you haven’t noticed, goat cheese and pinons (pine nuts) have become essential ingredients in my house. They add a touch of elegance and a funky taste to so many different kinds of dishes!

Peach & Chicken Salad

Ingredients:

• Mixed greens
• 1 peach, pit removed, sliced and cut into chunks
• 1 chicken patty chopped into chunks. I used a breaded chicken patty left over, but you could use a grilled chicken breast or any cooked chicken meat. This is a great way to use leftover chicken!
• Vidalia or red onion slices
• Goat cheese crumbles
• Pine nuts, toasted
• Oriental vinaigrette (recipe below)

Directions:

1. Fill your salad bowl about 2/3 – 3/4 full with mixed greens.
2. Toss on the other ingredients.
3. Drizzle with oriental dressing

Oriental vinaigrette salad dressing

Ingredients:

• 2 T. soy sauce
• 1/2 c. rice vinegar (or white vinegar)
• 2 T. honey
• 1-2 cloves garlic, chopped fine OR 1/4 t. granulated garlic
• 1/2 t. ground ginger
• About 10 drops of sesame oil
• 1 T. canola oil
• 1 T. fish sauce
• 1 T. chinese mustard

Directions:

1. Pour all ingredients into a bottle and shake well to blend the flavors. Refrigerate.

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