It’s finally summer, bring on the salads!  This recipe makes a huge salad, great for a party but for a family dinner you might want to cut the recipe in half.

12 cups coleslaw mix

1 (12.5 oz) can chicken, drained and broken up

1 1/2 cups sliced almonds

1 1/2 cups craisins

3/4 cup red onion, finely diced

1 cup sesame sticks (found in bulk food section at the grocery store)

1/4 cup black sesame seeds

1 cup olive oil

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar

1/4 cup soy sauce

3 – 4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed

1/4 cup honey or brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

2 teaspoons sesame oil

1  In a large bowl, layer coleslaw mix, almonds, craisins, onion, sesame seeds, and sesame sticks.

2  Combine remaining ingredients in a blender plus 3 tablespoons of water and process until smooth.

3  Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.

recipe from Reluctant Entertainer