Orange-Sesame Asian Chicken Salad

Here is another great one I don't want to forget!

Orange-Sesame Asian Chicken Salad
Recipe by Our Best Bites

Dressing
zest from one medium-large orange
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
6 tablespoons rice vinegar (seasoned or unseasoned is fine)
4 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon chopped green onions, white ends only (reserve green parts for salad)
2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3/4 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Salad Ingredients
Switch up as you like, and measure according to taste!  This recipe makes about 2 cups dressing, which is plenty for a very large party salad.

romaine lettuce
purple cabbage
cilantro leaves
chopped green onions
sliced, shredded, or julienned carrots (see tip in post)
sliced cucumbers
segmented orange slices, or chilled canned mandarin oranges
cashews or peanuts
crunchy Chinese noodles

Prepare dressing.  Wash and zest orange, and set zest aside.  Place orange juice, vinegar, honey, onions, garlic, sesame oil, and soy sauce in blender and blend until smooth.  If necessary, use a spatula to make sure honey is not stuck in bottom of blender.  With blender running on low, slowly drizzle in oil in a small, steady stream, to emulsify.  Add orange zest and pulse to combine.  Place dressing in a lidded jar and add sesame seeds, shaking to combine.  Refrigerate until ready to use.

Mix salad greens and vegetables.  Right before serving, add orange slices, nuts, and noodles.  Toss with dressing and serve.