Description
This Chinese Chicken Salad offers a delightful mix of flavors and textures, featuring tender chicken, crunchy veggies, and a zesty vinaigrette. It’s an ideal choice for a quick dinner or a healthy lunch, making it a favorite among food lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 3 cups shredded napa cabbage
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1/2 cup shelled edamame
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/3 cup toasted sliced almonds
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce (or tamari)
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine all vinaigrette ingredients in a jar or bowl. Shake or whisk until well blended. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- In a large bowl, add all salad ingredients.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad gradually, tossing to combine until dressed to your liking. Serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preferences.
This salad can be made ahead but is best served fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 65mg