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Chinese Chicken Salad

A refreshing and crunchy salad featuring tender 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 cooked chicken, shredded rotisserie chicken works well
  • 4 cups mixed greens such as romaine and spinach
  • 1 cup carrots, shredded
  • 1 cup cabbage, shredded green or purple
  • 1 cup cucumber, sliced
  • 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds toasted if preferred
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium recommended
  • 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, mixed greens, carrots, cabbage, cucumber, green onions, and slivered 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: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in the dressing for a few hours before assembling the salad.

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