Add all ingredients to a jar with a tight lid and shake until completely combined. Refrigerate for up to 1 week.
¼ cup sesame oil, ¼ cup olive oil or avocado oil, ½ cup fresh orange juice, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 4 teaspoons sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, Freshly ground pepper
To prepare salad:
In a large bowl, toss together chicken, celery, lettuce, bell peppers, onions, and oranges.
4 cups diced, cooked chicken, 2 ribs celery, chopped, 1 head of romaine lettuce, chopped, 2 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped, 4 green onions, sliced, 1 cup mandarin oranges, drained
Add enough of the dressing to lightly coat. Chill, covered, for up to 2 hours (or serve immediately).
When ready to serve, divide evenly between four plates and garnish with cashews and chow mein noodles.
1 cup salted cashews, 1 cup Chinese chow mein noodles
Notes
For a lighter salad, try decreasing the amount of cashews and chow mein noodles that you use on top. You can also cut the dressing to 1 tablespoon per serving.