Description
Asian Chicken Salad with Ginger Dressing is a vibrant and crunchy salad loaded with colorful vegetables, tender chicken, and a zesty homemade ginger-sesame dressing—perfect for a light, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded or sliced
- 3 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds or crunchy noodles for topping
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro.
- Add the shredded chicken to the vegetables and toss to combine.
- Pour the ginger dressing over the salad and toss well to coat evenly.
- Top with sliced almonds or crunchy noodles just before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for quick prep.
- Add mandarin oranges or edamame for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Dressing can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg