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Chinese Chicken Salad

A refreshing and crunchy salad featuring tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a flavorful sesame dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken can use rotisserie chicken
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens such as romaine and spinach
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup cabbage shredded
  • 1 cup cucumber sliced
  • 1/2 cup green onions sliced
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds toasted
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds 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 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated

Method
 

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

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added protein, consider adding grilled shrimp or tofu. This salad can be made ahead of time; just keep the dressing separate until serving.

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