Vietnamese Chicken and Cabbage Salad Recipe
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
175 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
Vietnamese
Vietnamese Chicken and Cabbage Salad Recipe
Description
This salad features cooked, shredded chicken breasts tossed with thinly sliced green cabbage, scallions, and grated carrot, making for a crunchy and protein-packed base. The dressing blends freshly squeezed lime juice with traditional Vietnamese fish sauce, sweetened slightly with sugar and balanced by rice wine vinegar, giving a harmonious flavor that coats the ingredients evenly. Salted peanuts add texture and a nutty saltiness, while chopped mint lends fresh, aromatic brightness.
Prepared simply by mixing the components and dressing, this dish can be served chilled or at room temperature, ideal for warm weather or as a light meal. It offers contrasting textures from the vegetables and peanuts with the tender chicken.
Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator and are best consumed within two days to preserve the crispness and fresh flavors. Freezing is not recommended as the fresh ingredients lose texture after thawing.
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken breasts cooked and shredded
- 2 1/2 cups green cabbage shredded
- 3 scallions sliced
- 2 carrot grated, medium
- 3 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons peanuts roughly chopped, salted
- 1/4 cup mint leaves roughly chopped
Instructions
- Toss the chicken, shredded cabbage, scallions, and carrots together in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and vinegar until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat.
- Fold in the peanuts and mint. Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated; consume within two days for best texture and flavor.
- Do not freeze as cabbage and herbs become soggy upon thawing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 175 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 175kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 858mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 588mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 5377IU | 108% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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