Description
A vibrant and crunchy Chinese Chicken Salad featuring shredded chicken, fresh napa and red cabbage, romaine lettuce, and colorful vegetables tossed in a tangy sesame-soy dressing. Topped with toasted almonds, sesame seeds, and crispy chow mein noodles for added texture and flavor. Perfect for a healthy, no-cook meal that is both satisfying and refreshing.
Ingredients
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Salad
- 4 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded)
- 6 cups napa cabbage (thinly sliced)
- 2 cups romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 1 cup red cabbage (thinly sliced)
- 1 large carrot (julienned)
- 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 3 green onions (sliced)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds (toasted)
- 1 cup crispy chow mein noodles
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds (toasted)
Dressing
- 1/3 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium)
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the salad base: In a large bowl, combine the napa cabbage, romaine lettuce, red cabbage, julienned carrot, sliced red bell pepper, green onions, and fresh cilantro leaves. Add the shredded cooked chicken. Gently toss all ingredients together to evenly distribute.
- Make the dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, low sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, grated fresh ginger, minced garlic, vegetable oil, sriracha (if using), and lime juice until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper according to taste.
- Toss the salad with dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad mixture. Toss well to ensure every ingredient is evenly coated with the flavorful dressing.
- Add the toppings: Just before serving, sprinkle the salad with toasted sliced almonds, toasted sesame seeds, and crispy chow mein noodles to add crunch and texture.
- Serve immediately: Serve the salad fresh and enjoy the vibrant flavors and crisp textures. This salad is best eaten immediately to maintain the crunchiness of the toppings.
Notes
- For a lighter version, omit the crispy chow mein noodles and add extra fresh vegetables such as cucumber or snap peas.
- Rotisserie chicken is a convenient and flavorful option for this recipe.
- The dressing can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days for ease of meal prep.
- Adjust the level of sriracha based on your preferred spice tolerance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large bowl
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
