I know this will sound strange and I have said it before, but my boys love salads. So, I try to make a couple meals a week a salad. I have made this salad for years and years and have given the recipe to a million people. It is just a good go-to easy weeknight salad that is healthy and filling.

It is also a great way to “empty out” your refrigerator and sneak in some veggies for your family. Use whatever you have on hand-do not make a special trip to the grocery store if you realize you forgot something. There really is nothing worse than the grocery store at 5pm.

Here is the Broccoli Slaw I use

Chinese Chicken Salad

Serve 4-5

1 bag of coleslaw (omit the dressing packet)

1 bag of shredded broccoli mix

1/2 bag shredded carrots

1 bag sugar snap peas, blanched or steamed in the microwave in one of those fancy steam bags.

1/2 bag bean sprouts

1 packet Chicken flavored Ramen noodles, crushed (hold on to seasoning for dressing)

3 Tablespoons sesame seeds

1/2 cup sliced almonds

1 rotisserie chicken, shredded

Dressing:

1/2 cup canola oil

4 Tablespoons cider vinegar

2 Tablespoons sugar

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 seasoning packet of from the Ramen noodles

In a mason jar or tupperware container with a lid mix the dressing ingredients.

In a large salad bowl combine all salad ingredients. Toss with dressing.

Notes:

1-If you like your dressing more on the tangy side then add more vinegar when mixing.

2-If you have a wonderful Asian dressing use that if you don't have the ingredients for the homemade dressing. And tell me what that favorite dressing is!!!