Description
This Chinese Chicken Salad is a colorful and flavorful dish that is perfect for a light and satisfying meal. Crisp vegetables, tender chicken, and a zesty dressing come together to create a delicious salad that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Salad:
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
- 4 cups shredded Napa cabbage
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds (toasted)
- 1/4 cup crunchy chow mein noodles
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Salad: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, Napa cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, red bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, olive oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Toss Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Finish and Serve: Top with toasted almonds, chow mein noodles, and sesame seeds just before serving for added crunch.
Notes
- For a shortcut, use store-bought rotisserie chicken.
- Add mandarin orange segments or edamame for extra color and flavor.
- Dressing can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
