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A vibrant Asian chicken salad with crisp vegetables and sesame dressing.

Asian Chicken Salad

This delicious Asian Chicken Salad recipe offers a refreshing blend of flavors and textures, perfect for a light and satisfying meal. It features tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a savory dressing with a hint of sweetness.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Breast shredded
  • 4 cups Napa Cabbage shredded
  • 1 cup Carrots julienned
  • 1/2 cup Red Bell Pepper thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Green Onions sliced
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro chopped
  • 1 can Mandarin Oranges
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Rice Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger grated
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
For Garnish (Optional)
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds
  • 1/2 cup Crispy Wonton Strips

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • Small Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken breast, shredded napa cabbage, julienned carrots, sliced red bell pepper, sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, and drained mandarin oranges.
  2. Toss all the ingredients gently to combine.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic.
  2. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more honey for sweetness or soy sauce for saltiness.
Assemble and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients.
  2. Toss the salad thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
  3. Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds and crispy wonton strips if desired.

Notes

For meal prep, store the dressing separately and add just before serving to keep the vegetables crisp. You can also add other vegetables like snow peas or edamame for more variety.