Description
This Asian Chicken Salad is a vibrant and healthy main course featuring shredded chicken breast combined with crisp green and red cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, and fresh herbs. Tossed in a tangy and flavorful dressing made from rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, ginger, and garlic, it delivers a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and zesty notes. Toasted almonds and sesame seeds add a delightful crunch, making it an easy, refreshing, and nutritious meal ideal for lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/3 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or neutral oil
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, red bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro until well combined.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, low sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, freshly grated ginger, minced garlic, and olive oil until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
- Toss Salad with Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad mixture and toss thoroughly to evenly coat all the ingredients with the flavorful dressing.
- Add Crunchy Toppings: Sprinkle the toasted sliced almonds and sesame seeds over the top of the salad just before serving to add crunch and nutty flavor.
- Serve or Chill: Serve the salad immediately for the freshest taste, or refrigerate it for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together beautifully before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add crispy wonton strips just before serving.
- Substitute rotisserie chicken for convenience and time-saving.
- To make this salad gluten free, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Adjust the sweetness level by adding more or less honey according to your taste preference.
