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Chinese Chicken Salad

A refreshing and flavorful 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 shredded cooked chicken rotisserie chicken works well
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens such as romaine and spinach
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup cabbage shredded
  • 1 cup sliced bell pepper any color
  • 1/2 cup green onions sliced
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds toasted
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 clove garlic minced

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, mixed salad greens, shredded carrots, cabbage, bell pepper, green onions, and slivered almonds.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, and minced 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: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

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

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