Description
A vibrant and crunchy Thai chicken salad featuring shredded napa cabbage, rotisserie chicken, and a zesty ginger-sesame dressing, topped with crispy wonton chips or peanuts for added texture.
Ingredients
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Salad
- 4 cups shredded napa cabbage
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie recommended)
- 2 cups grated or matchstick carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, julienned
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup wonton crisps or chopped peanuts
Ginger-Sesame Dressing
- 3 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 Tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and minced
- 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Make the Dressing: Combine the rice vinegar, reduced sodium soy sauce, minced garlic, honey, fresh ginger, toasted sesame oil, and olive oil in a small jar with a sealed lid. Shake well until the ingredients are fully combined. Store any extra dressing in the same jar for up to a week.
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, add shredded napa cabbage, shredded cooked chicken, grated carrots, julienned red bell pepper, chopped cilantro, and chopped green onions. Toss all ingredients together to combine evenly.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle the prepared ginger-sesame dressing over the salad and mix thoroughly until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the wonton crisps or chopped peanuts on top for crunch. Serve immediately and enjoy your crunchy Thai chicken salad.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick and flavorful protein option.
- For a nut-free version, omit peanuts and use extra wonton crisps.
- The dressing can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Adjust the honey amount in the dressing to taste for sweetness.
- For extra freshness, add sliced cucumbers or chopped mint leaves.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
