Description
A vibrant and crunchy spicy chicken salad featuring shredded chicken, colorful cabbage, and fresh vegetables tossed in a tangy and spicy sesame dressing. Perfect for a quick, gluten-free, low-carb meal with a delightful blend of textures and bold Asian-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup shredded green cabbage
- 1 carrot, julienned or shredded
- ½ red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- ½ cup chopped cucumber
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup roasted peanuts or cashews, chopped
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Dressing
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1 teaspoon honey or keto-friendly sweetener
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, both cabbages, carrot, red bell pepper, cucumber, green onions, cilantro, and chopped nuts. Toss gently to mix the ingredients evenly.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sriracha, rice vinegar, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, salt, and pepper until you achieve a smooth and well-blended dressing.
- Toss the Salad: Pour the spicy dressing over the salad mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly with the dressing.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle the salad with sesame seeds for added crunch and flavor. Chill the salad for 10–15 minutes to allow flavors to meld, or serve immediately for a fresher taste.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for quick and easy prep.
- Add sliced avocado or extra lime juice to enhance freshness.
- Adjust the amount of sriracha to control the spice level based on your preference.
- To make this salad dairy-free, substitute mayonnaise with a vegan mayo alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
