Asian Chicken Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
436 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Salad, Lunch
Asian Chicken Salad
Description
The Asian Chicken Salad combines a mix of shredded cooked chicken, shredded Napa and green cabbage for a crunchy base, and fresh vegetables such as red bell pepper, cucumber, carrot, and green onions. The salad is dressed with a sesame ginger dressing that adds a tangy and slightly spicy flavor profile, enhanced further by toppings including toasted almonds, crispy wonton strips, and sesame seeds for crunch and nuttiness.
This salad is assembled simply by tossing ingredients with dressing right before serving to maintain peak freshness and texture. The combination of crunchy vegetables and tender chicken creates a balanced texture, while the sesame ginger dressing ties the flavors with its savory-sweet notes.
This recipe suits a lunch or light dinner and can also be served as a side dish. It is possible to prepare the salad ingredients in advance and add the dressing just before eating to prevent sogginess. A homemade peanut dressing alternative adds a richer flavor for variation.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup Sesame ginger dressing or to taste, or homemade peanut dressing below
Salad
- 4 cups Napa cabbage shredded
- 2 cups green cabbage or coleslaw mix, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- ½ English cucumber sliced
- 1 large carrot julienned
- 3 cups chicken cooked shredded
- 3 green onions sliced
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped, fresh
Toppings
- ¼ cup almonds toasted, slivered
- 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.
Notes
- For advance preparation, mix all salad ingredients except the dressing; add dressing just before serving to keep the salad crisp.
- Shredded cooked chicken can be substituted with freshly grilled hot chicken slices served atop the salad.
- The homemade peanut dressing includes garlic, lime juice, soy sauce, peanut butter, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, ginger, and red chili flakes blended together for a richer flavor alternative.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 436 kcal
% 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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