Chopped Asian Chicken Salad with 'Peanut Dressing'

romaine, chopped (about 1 large head of romaine)

matchstick carrots

red cabbage, diced small

slivered almonds

shredded, cooked chicken

mandarin oranges, canned and drained (*Reserve 2 tbsp of the juice for the dressing)

cilantro, chopped

green onions, sliced thin on the diagonal (about 4 green onions)

black sesame seeds

toasted white sesame seeds

mandarin juice from the can (*see notes if using fresh)

coconut aminos

fish sauce

creamy cashew butter (or creamy nut butter of your choice)

garlic, minced

rice vinegar

ground ginger powder

crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

toasted sesame oil

kosher salt,

black pepper,