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Crunchy Asian Chicken Salad

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A vibrant and crunchy salad combining fresh vegetables, tender chicken, and a flavorful sesame ginger dressing for a quick, healthy meal.

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 3 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced red bell pepper
  • 3 green onions sliced green onions

Chicken

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
  • ½ cup sliced almonds (toasted)
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Dressing

  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Juice of ½ lime lime juice

Optional Toppings

  • to taste crispy wonton strips (optional)
  • to taste mandarin oranges (optional)
  • to taste snap peas (optional)

Instructions 

  • Prepare the chicken by grilling, rotisserie, or pan-searing, then shred into bite-sized pieces.
  • Combine green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, and green onions in a large bowl and toss.
  • Whisk rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, ginger, garlic, and lime juice; slowly add olive oil to emulsify.
  • Add chicken to vegetables, pour dressing, and toss. Top with almonds, sesame seeds, cilantro, and optional toppings. Serve immediately.

Notes

For extra crunch, add crispy wonton strips just before serving.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Chicken, crunchy, Healthy