Description
A refreshing and flavorful Chinese Chicken Salad, featuring a mix of tender shredded chicken, crunchy veggies, and a zesty dressing. Topped with crispy noodles and almonds, this salad is a perfect balance of textures and flavors.
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 sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup crunchy chow mein noodles or wonton strips
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds (toasted)
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional)
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/3 cup neutral oil (like avocado or vegetable)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, Napa cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro.
- Make Dressing: Whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, ginger, garlic, and neutral oil until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat.
- Finish: Before serving, top with crunchy noodles, almonds, and sesame seeds. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- This salad is great for meal prep—keep the dressing and toppings separate until ready to serve for the best crunch.
- Rotisserie chicken can be used to save time.
- For added flavor and color, consider adding mandarin oranges or edamame.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
