5.0 from 93 votes
Asian Chicken Salad
Light, crispy and easy to make, Asian chicken salad is the perfect recipe for a last-minute entrée!
Prep Time
25 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 436 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Salad , Lunch
Cuisine:
Asian , American
Ingredients
- ¾ cup Sesame ginger dressing or to taste, or homemade peanut dressing below
Salad
- 4 cups shredded napa cabbage
- 2 cups thinly sliced green cabbage or coleslaw mix
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- ½ English cucumber sliced
- 1 large carrot julienned
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 3 green onions sliced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Toppings
- ¼ cup slivered almonds toasted
- 1 cup crispy wonton strips or chow mein noodles
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
Instructions
- Combine all salad ingredients in a bowl.
- Add dressing and toss well.
- Sprinkle with toppings and serve immediately.
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Notes
- To Prepare in Advance: combine salad ingredients but do not add dressing. Dress salad just before serving.
- Shredded chicken can be replaced with hot grilled chicken on top if desired.
- Homemade Peanut Dressing
- Combine the following in a blender. 1 clove garlic, 2 tablespoons each lime juice, soy sauce, and peanut butter, 1 tablespoon each rice vinegar and honey, 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil, 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
436
(22%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
620mg
(26%)
Potassium
643mg
(18%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
4026IU
(81%)
Vitamin C
76mg
(84%)
Calcium
131mg
(13%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 436
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 436 | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 620mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 643mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 4026IU | 81% |
| Vitamin C | 76mg | 84% |
| Calcium | 131mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.