Chicken and Watercress Salad with Hoisin Vinaigrette Recipe

Chicken and Watercress Salad with Hoisin Vinaigrette Recipe

  • 1 3-inch-long piece fresh ginger (about 1 1/2 ounces), peeled, thinly sliced
  • 2 green onions, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup peanut oil
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon oriental sesame oil
  • 2 bunches fresh watercress
  • 2 purchased roast chickens, cooled, shredded (about 8 cups)
  • 3 yellow bell peppers, thinly sliced
  1. Finely chop ginger and 2/3 of onions in processor. Add next 5 ingredients; blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Arrange watercress on large platter. Mix chicken and 2/3 of bell pepper slices in bowl. Arrange chicken atop watercress. Pour dressing over. Top with remaining green onions and bell pepper slices; serve.