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Crispy Wonton Rotisserie Chicken Salad. Say hello to your new favorite salad – a fresh, colorful mix of crisp greens, vibrant herbs, rotisserie chicken, creamy avocado, crunchy cashews, and plenty of crispy wontons. It’s all tossed together with my go-to toasted sesame, orange, garlic, and ginger turmeric dressing. A perfect balance of savory, sweet, and a little spicy—plus, it’s no-cook, quick to throw together, and beyond delicious.
I’m definitely back on a salad kick! It’s funny—after a stretch of busy cooking days (and weeks), I find myself getting into a groove and falling completely in love with the recipes I’m creating. Right now, I’m all about fresh, vibrant dishes for spring and summer.
This week, I got my hands on the prettiest fresh herbs—and even a few dahlias! Having all that beautiful spring produce and flowers around has sparked a new wave of inspiration in the kitchen.
When I spotted some gorgeous Thai basil, I immediately knew that I wanted to make this salad.
It’s one of my favorite easy meals to pull together, especially when I have my homemade rotisserie-style chicken ready to go. With the chicken prepped in advance, this salad comes together almost effortlessly.
And let’s talk about the dressing. A turmeric-ginger vinaigrette with a bright pop of sweet orange. I recently discovered how magical turmeric and orange are together. They bring such fresh, vibrant flavor.
These are the details
Ingredients – for the dressing
- toasted sesame oil
- honey
- orange or apricot jam
- orange juice
- rice vinegar
- ginger
- garlic
- turmeric
- sesame seeds
Ingredients – for the salad
- cabbage/kale
- rotisserie chicken
- cilantro/Thai basil
- jalapeño’s
- avocados
- salted cashews
- green onions
- crispy wontons – you can use store-bought or make your own
Special Tools
Just the basics! A cutting board, a good knife, a jar for the dressing, and a big salad bowl!
Step 1: make the turmeric orange ginger dressing
This is one of the yummiest dressings. It’s a mix of toasted sesame oil (this adds such a good flavor), honey, orange jam, fresh orange juice, vinegar, ginger, garlic, turmeric, and sesame seeds.
I prefer to mix everything together in a glass jar and then season with salt and black pepper. Always use pepper with turmeric, it helps the nutrients and flavors release even more! The pepper helps to activate the benefits of the turmeric!
If you do not like spicy food, you can omit the hot sauce and/or chili pepper.
Step 2: the wontons
This step is not technically a part of the recipe. You can choose to buy store-bought crispy wontons or make your own.
If you make your own, you just need oil for frying, wonton wrappers (or use egg roll wraps), and sea salt. I fry the wonton strips in hot oil, then sprinkle with sea salt and sometimes lime zest. These are so yummy!
Step 3: the salad
Next up is the salad. I use shredded green cabbage, shredded kale, and shredded purple cabbage. Then add the shredded rotisserie chicken, Thai basil, cilantro, and jalapeños.
Step 4: toss it all together
I like to add the dressing, and then top the salad with avocados, cashews, and more dressing. Oh, and of course – so many fried wontons, they are delicious!
This is currently one of my favorite salads to keep on rotation. It’s the perfect salad for spring and summer. I can’t wait to add corn to this too! YUM!
Looking for other dinner ideas?
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Weeknight Sesame Teriyaki Chicken with Ginger Rice
Sesame Ginger Orange Chicken Salad
Lastly, if you make this Crispy Wonton Rotisserie Chicken Salad, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And, of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Crispy Wonton Rotisserie Chicken Salad
Ingredients
Turmeric Ginger Dressing
- 1/4 cup toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons orange or apricot jam
- 1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
- 1-2 cloves garlic, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Salad
- 4 cups shredded cabbage/kale
- 2 cups cooked shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup chopped cilantro/Thai basil
- 2 jalapeños, seeded if desired and chopped
- 2 avocados, sliced
- 1/3 cup roasted salted cashews, chopped
- 1/3 cup chopped green onions
- 2 cups crispy wontons, (store bought or see notes for directions)
Instructions
- 1. To make the dressing. Combine all ingredients in a glass jar. Whisk to combine. Season with salt and pepper. 2. To make the salad. In a salad bowl, combine the cabbage, chicken, herbs, and jalapeños. Pour over half the dressing, then toss to coat the greens.3. Add the avocados, cashews, green onions, and fried wontons. Pour over the remaining dressing. ENJOY the yumminess!
Notes
Nutrition
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Did you make this recipe? Please rate & comment below.
Made this for lunch and it was delicious! The dresssing makes it…you can really add any vegetables you like. I threw in some shredded carrot for color. It’s a great meal without being heavy….perfect for a hot summer day!
Hey Julie,
Thanks a lot for making this recipe and taking the time to comment, so glad it was enjoyed!
Have the best Sunday!
I never leave reviews on recipes but I had to on this one. I took a chance on this recipe and it literally turned out to be one of the best not only salads I’ve eaten but one of the best meals I’ve ever eaten. You should bottle and sell that dressing.
Hey Brett,
Wonderful!! Thanks a bunch for making this recipe:) Love to hear it turned out nicely for you!🌺
Such a great recipe! The dressing is so fresh and unique – love the addition of the orange. I served with air-fried salmon instead of chicken because that’s what I had on hand. Came together so quickly with store bought wontons and pre-shredded coleslaw mix (along with half a head of kale.) Simply amazing!
Hey Karen,
Thank you so much! I am thrilled to hear this recipe turned out nicely for you! Thanks for giving it a try!
This salad was our dinner last night. The fresh, crunchy cabbage, crispy wontons and chopped cashews added so much to this recipe! The dressing is perfect- I love the flavors! Will definitely be making this again. Thank you!
Thanks so much, Susan!! I am so glad this salad was a winner, I appreciate you making it! xT
I made this salad tonight and it was a huge hit! It is quick to prepare, pretty and colorful, and has the perfect balance of sweet and salty. The citrusy dressing is refreshing and summery and the crunchiness of the wontons and cashews compliment the mixed greens and chicken. It is a great recipe for meal prep or a quick dinner on a busy summer night. The presentation would make a beautiful addition to your picnic table or tailgate party. Thank you, Tieghan
Hi Pam,
Yay!! Thank you so much for making this salad and sharing your feedback, I’m so glad to hear it turned out well for you!🌷 Happy Thursday!
Why did you specify that it has to be organic butter on your stories? Does it really matter?
Hi Erin,
That is just what I prefer, but you should use what you like:) I hope you love this recipe! xT
Hi! I noticed on Instagram that you used radicchio – can we use that instead of the cabbage? Thank you!!
Hey Alix,
You bet:) I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xx
Thank you! Excited to try! In the future would you consider informing people of substitutions or changes like this? 🙂 does the radicchio mess with the flavor profile too much or should I be ok?
I think salads are super versatile and you can really use any green that you like as a base:)
Hi, can you share the recipe for the homemade rotisserie chicken? This salad sounds really good but I’d like to try making my own chicken at home so I can use it in this and other recipes. Thank you so much! I look forward to your posts and trying new recipes.
Thanks so much, Patty!! The recipe for the chicken is in the HBH Super Simple cookbook. Please let me know if you give this salad a try! xx
I thought black pepper is for better absorption, not “activation” of the turmeric. Could you clarify?
Hi Rita,
Yes, I would say that’s the same thing:) I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xx
Sounds delicious, can’t wait to make it! 😋
Thanks so much, Bridgette! I hope you love this salad! xx
Do you have a recipe for your rotisserie chicken?
Hi Sharon,
Yes, that recipe is in the HBH Super Simple Cookbook. Please let me know if you have any other questions! xx
Can you please share the recipe for the rotisserie chicken? Sounds good!
Thanks so much, Patty! That recipe is in the HBH Super Simple Cookbook:) Please let me know if you have any other questions! xx
Dear T: Seems like a huge amount of toasted sesame oil (expensive, too). If so, any substitution for that oil? Is that the correct amount of oil? I must say the recipe sounds wildly delicious, as most of your recipes do time and time, again. Thank you.
Hey Judes! Yes, that is the correct amount. What about using melted butter or olive oil? Would either work for you? I do love the sesame oil for flavor, but I am sure olive oil is fine to use as well!
Hope you love the salad!!