Chinese Chicken Salad with Fried Leeks & Maple Sesame Dressing - Create With Kendra

Ingredients

• 2 large heads of Romaine
• 1 cup cooked shredded chicken (roast or poached works great)
• ½ cup toasted cashews
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro
• 6 green onions, sliced thin
• 1 large leek, white part only, cut into thin matchsticks
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, for frying
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari/coconut aminos for gluten-free)
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 1/4 cup avocado or olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon or regular mustard (optional, for a little tang)