Description
A vibrant and crunchy Thai Chicken Salad featuring shredded napa cabbage, rotisserie chicken, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful ginger-sesame dressing, perfect for a light and refreshing meal.
Ingredients
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Salad
- 4 cups shredded napa cabbage
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie preferred)
- 2 cups grated or matchstick carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, julienned
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup wonton crisps or chopped peanuts
Ginger-Sesame Dressing
- 3 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 Tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and minced
- 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare Dressing: Combine rice vinegar, reduced sodium soy sauce, minced garlic, honey, peeled and minced fresh ginger, toasted sesame oil, and olive oil in a small jar with a sealed lid. Shake well until fully combined. Store any extra dressing in the jar for use during the week.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, add shredded napa cabbage, cooked shredded chicken, grated carrots, julienned red bell pepper, chopped cilantro, and chopped green onions. Toss gently to mix the ingredients evenly.
- Toss With Dressing: Drizzle the prepared ginger-sesame dressing over the salad mixture and toss until all ingredients are fully coated with the dressing.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle wonton crisps or chopped peanuts over the salad as a crunchy garnish. Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh flavors.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick and flavorful protein option.
- Wonton crisps can be substituted with chopped peanuts for added crunch.
- Refrigerate any leftover dressing and shake well before each use.
- Adjust honey amount in the dressing for preferred sweetness.
- This salad is best served fresh to maintain the crunchiness of the vegetables and toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
