Crispy cabbage and romaine lettuce blend harmoniously with crunchy wonton strips, toasted almonds, and savory sesame dressing. Topped with tender pieces of Deli General Tso’s chicken, each bite offers a delightful combination of textures and tastes, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

General Tso's Oriental Salad in a white salad bowl.

Recipe Updated: February 28, 2025

Attention Ladies! Do you love Applebee’s Oriental Salad? All that crunchy goodness, chicken, crispy greens and Asian dressing. I order it every time I go there for lunch. It’s such a nice change from your typical lunch salad.

I knew there had to be a quick and easy way to replicate all that delicious salad! I’m happy to report there is! Best of all, you can make this salad in about 5 minutes or less!!! Yes, you read that right! Just 5 minutes, thanks to a few simple “cheats”.

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Ingredient List

Asian Chopped Salad Kit – 10.5 ounces. I prefer the Walmart Marketside Asian salad kit.
8-piece General Tso’s Deli Chicken
2 Tablespoons Toasted Slivered Almonds-Optional
2 Tablespoons Wonton Strip Salad Topper

How to make General Tso’s Asian Salad

In a large bowl, empty the contents of the chopped Asian Salad kit, including everything in the packet except the salad dressing!

If adding the extra almonds and wantons add them now.

TIP: The additional toasted sliced almonds and wonton strips are totally optional. The kit comes with both, but not a lot of either. I like lots of “crunch” in my salads!

The contents of the Asian Salad in a bowl.

Drizzle the dressing packet over the salad.

Purchase a small container of Walmart’s Service Deli General Tso’s chicken. Slice it into bite-sized pieces. Place the chicken pieces on top of your salad blend.

TIP: If you’re not a fan of General Tso’s chicken, you can use orange chicken, chicken strips, or grilled chicken.

Toss everything together. Make sure everything is well coated.

To finish the salad, top with additional sliced almonds and crunchy noodles! This salad is best served and eaten immediately. It does not store well.

Whether you’re craving a convenient lunch option or planning a light dinner, this salad kit promises to deliver on both convenience and taste without compromising on flavor.

General Tso’s Asian Salad, where the beloved taste of General Tso’s chicken meets the crisp freshness of a garden salad.

General Tso's Crispy Chicken Asian Salad in a salad bowl.

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General Tso’s Asian Salad

Crunchy Asian Salad mix topped with supermarket deli General Tso's chicken. A quick easy and delicious lunch!

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 128 kcal

Ingredients

1 10.5 ounce package Marketside Asian Salad Mix
8-10 pieces General’s Tso Chicken nuggets from market deli
2 tbsp sliced toasted almonds
2 tbsp wonton salad strips

Instructions

Open package of Asian Salad mix.
Cut General Tso's chicken pieces into bite size pieces and place on top of salad mix. Sprinkle with almonds and Chinese noodles and drizzle with salad mix dressing, toss to coat. Serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 2cupsCalories: 128kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 7gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 245mgFiber: 1g

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