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Asian Chicken Salad: A Healthy Recipe You'll Love!

A delicious and healthy Asian Chicken Salad packed with fresh ingredients and a flavorful dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

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

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
  4. 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8g

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.

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