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Chinese Chicken Salad

A refreshing and vibrant salad featuring shredded chicken, crisp vegetables, and a tangy sesame dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken can use rotisserie chicken
  • 2 cups mixed salad greens such as romaine and spinach
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup cabbage shredded, can use green or purple
  • 1 cup cucumber sliced or julienned
  • 1/2 cup green onions sliced
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds toasted if desired
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 clove garlic minced

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, salad greens, carrots, cabbage, cucumber, green onions, and almonds.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, ginger, and garlic until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to add other ingredients like bell peppers, edamame, or avocado for extra flavor and nutrition.

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