Description
Indulge in the fresh and vibrant flavors of this Chinese-Inspired Chicken Salad, a perfect dish for warm weather gatherings or a quick, healthy dinner at home. This salad combines crisp Napa and red cabbage with tender shredded chicken, sweet mandarin oranges, and crunchy almonds, all tossed in a light sesame dressing. It’s not only packed with nutrients but also offers a delightful mix of textures that will satisfy your taste buds. Whether served as a standalone meal or as part of a larger spread, this salad is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups thinly sliced Napa or green cabbage
- 1 cup thinly sliced red cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup sugar snap peas, thinly sliced
- 2 ½ cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup orange segments (mandarin oranges)
- ⅓ cup toasted slivered almonds
- ¼ cup unseasoned rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the Napa cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, sugar snap peas, green onions, and shredded chicken.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the dressing ingredients until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to mix.
- Add orange segments and chopped cilantro; top with toasted almonds and sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 55mg