Chinese Chicken Salad
User Reviews
4.9
Chinese Chicken Salad
Description
This salad blends a mix of shredded green and purple cabbage, carrot, and green onion with cooked chicken pieces and toasted slivered almonds for crunch and protein. The dressing features rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, fresh grated ginger, vegetable oil, and toasted sesame oil, delivering a balance of tangy, sweet, salty, and nutty flavors that complement the crisp vegetables.
The salad components are tossed just before serving to keep the textures fresh and crisp. Crunchy wonton strips and sesame seeds added last give an additional textural dimension. The fresh green onion garnish adds mild sharpness and color.
The salad is suitable as a light main or a side dish and can be customized with any cooked chicken on hand (grilled, rotisserie, or leftover). Preparing the components and dressing up to eight hours ahead allows for quick assembly.
Ingredients
For the salad
- 4 cups green cabbage shredded
- 1 cup purple cabbage shredded
- 1 cup carrot shredded
- 1/4 cup green onion plus more for garnish, sliced
- 3 cups chicken cooked
- 1/2 cup almonds toasted, slivered
- 3/4 cup wonton strips
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
For the dressing
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon ginger finely grated, fresh
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil toasted
Instructions
- Place the green cabbage, purple cabbage, carrots, green onions, chicken and almonds in a bowl.
- For the dressing: Combine all dressing ingredients in a bowl; whisk until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture. Toss to coat evenly. Sprinkle the wonton strips and sesame seeds over the salad.
- Garnish with sliced green onions, then serve immediately.
Notes
- Any cooked chicken works—grilled, rotisserie, or leftovers can be used effectively.
- Wonton strips are typically found near croutons in the salad aisle.
- Ingredients and dressing can be prepped up to 8 hours in advance; toss together just before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 374 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 374kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 380mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 273mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 3775IU | 76% |
| Vitamin C | 26.8mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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