Asian Chicken Salad
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5
Asian Chicken Salad
Description
Asian Chicken Salad pairs shredded cooked chicken with a mixture of Napa cabbage and red cabbage, providing a crunchy base enhanced by fresh red pepper, carrot, green onion, and cilantro. The dressing blends creamy peanut butter with rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, toasted sesame oil, garlic, and fresh ginger, resulting in a tangy, nutty coating that harmonizes with the vegetables' texture.
The salad is served tossed and topped with crunchy chow mein noodles, adding a contrasting texture that complements the tender chicken and crisp veggies. It is divided into four portions and suited for a refreshing meal on its own or alongside other dishes.
Leftovers keep well in an airtight container refrigerated for 3 to 4 days. While the recipe suggests sticking to the listed ingredients for balanced flavor, the chicken can be substituted with shrimp or tofu to vary the protein.
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 6 cups Napa cabbage thinly sliced
- 1 cup red cabbage thinly sliced
- 2 cups chicken shredded
- 1 cup carrot shredded
- 1 red pepper julienned
- 3 green onions thinly sliced
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
- Chow Mein noodles for serving, crunchy
For the Dressing
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup peanut butter creamy
- 2 tablespoons honey optional, but recommended
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil toasted
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 inch thumb ginger fresh
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the Napa cabbage, red cabbage, shredded chicken, red peppers, carrots, green onions and cilantro.
- In a small blender or food processor, blend together the ingredients for the dressing: rice vinegar, soy sauce, peanut butter, sesame seed oil, garlic and ginger. Taste and season with salt if needed.
- Pour the dressing over the bowl of cabbage and vegetables, and toss to combine. Divide into four bowls and top with crunchy noodles, if desired.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for 3 to 4 days.
- Ingredients and measurements are guidelines; adjust to your taste and ingredient availability.
- Substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for protein variation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 278 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 278kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 948mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 754mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 4276IU | 86% |
| Vitamin C | 85mg | 94% |
| Calcium | 131mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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