Description
A delicious and healthy Asian Chicken Salad packed with fresh ingredients and a flavorful dressing.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (such as romaine, spinach, and cabbage)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, shredded chicken, carrots, red bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, sliced almonds, and sesame seeds. Toss gently to mix all the ingredients together.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, vegetable oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. If preparing in advance, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the chicken with grilled tofu or chickpeas.
- Add some crunch by incorporating crispy wonton strips or chow mein noodles just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg