Gluten Free Dairy Free Sugar Free Chinese Chicken Salad

Ingredients

• 1 tsp. (5ml) of organic apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon crushed black pepper
• 1 1/2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
• 3 carrots
• 1/4 C extra virgin olive oil + 7-8 Tbsp for frying
• 1/2 green cabbage
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 6-8 fresh satsuma mandarins
• 1/2 red cabbage
• 3 chicken breasts (bone in, preferably organic) roasted and shredded
• 2 bunches romaine lettuce hearts
• 6 scallions
• 3 tablespoons sesame oil
• juice of 1 mandarin (cut crosswise then tablespoon into jar over a strainer)
• 3 tablespoons white sesame seeds
• 1 1/2 tablespoons xylitol (I use Epic Dental brand)

Instructions

1. For the salad:Finely slice the red, and green cabbage.
2. Remove ends and finely slice romaine lettuce.Trim ends of scallions (white and green side) and finely slice.Peel and grate carrots, or put into a mini food processor to finely chop.Peel clementines then remove pith from slices.
3. Add all the ingredients into a glass jar and shake until well blended, or whisk all the ingredients in a mixing bowl.
4. Pour dressing over salad, toss to combine well.If making ahead, dress the salad just before serving.