Description
A refreshing and flavorful salad featuring crispy chicken, fresh vegetables, and a tangy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup cooked and shredded chicken breast
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup crispy chow mein noodles
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup sesame oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, and shredded chicken. Toss well to mix the ingredients evenly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, grated ginger, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Add the sliced almonds, crispy chow mein noodles, chopped green onions, and cilantro to the salad. Gently toss again to combine.
- Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving for a chilled option.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider substituting sunflower seeds for the almonds.
- To make it vegetarian, replace the chicken with tofu or chickpeas and use a plant-based dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg