Chinese Chicken Salad with Fried Leeks & Maple Sesame Dressing

Ingredients

• 2 large heads romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1 cup cooked shredded chicken (roasted, poached, or rotisserie)
• ½ cup toasted cashews
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
• 6 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 large leek (white and light green parts), cut into thin matchsticks
• 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• ¼ cup coconut oil (or avocado oil), for frying
• Pinch of salt, to finish
• 3 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari / coconut aminos for gluten-free)
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• ¼ cup avocado oil or olive oil
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional, adds tang + helps emulsify)
• Salt + pepper, to taste