Sesame-Lime Chicken Salad

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1/2 red chili pepper (such as jalapeño or serrano), sliced
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 1 small head romaine lettuce, leaves torn into bite-size pieces (about 6 cups)
• 2 carrots, grated
• 1 2- to 2 1/2-pound rotisserie chicken, meat shredded (about 4 cups)
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
• 1 cup crispy Chinese noodles
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Directions

• In a large bowl, whisk together the canola oil, lime juice, sugar, sesame oil, chili, ¾ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Add the lettuce, carrots, and chicken and toss to combine.
• Serve the salad sprinkled with the sesame seeds, noodles, and cilantro.

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