Chinese Chicken Salad with Peanut Butter Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant, flavor-packed Chinese Chicken Salad with Peanut Butter Dressing. Bursting with crisp Napa cabbage, sweet red bell peppers, juicy cucumber, and shredded chicken, this dish combines fresh, colorful vegetables with a creamy, tangy peanut butter dressing that's infused with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a hint of ginger. Topped with crunchy roasted peanuts and fragrant cilantro, this salad is a perfect balance of taste and texture. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's an effortless, healthy meal that works wonderfully as a main course or a refreshing side dish. Whether you're meal prepping or hosting a casual gathering, this Asian-inspired creation is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 3 cups Napa cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 large Carrot, julienned
- 1 medium Cucumber, thinly sliced
- 3 stalks Scallions (green onions), thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Cilantro leaves
- 0.5 cup Roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
- 3 tablespoons Creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons Water (to adjust dressing consistency)
Instructions
Prepare the vegetables: thinly slice the Napa cabbage, red bell pepper, cucumber, and scallions. Julienne the carrot and roughly chop the cilantro leaves.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cabbage, red bell pepper, carrot, cucumber, scallions, and cilantro. Toss gently to combine.
Prepare the dressing: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, lime juice, minced garlic, and grated ginger until smooth. Gradually whisk in 1 to 2 tablespoons of water to reach your desired dressing consistency.
Pour the peanut butter dressing over the salad mixture and toss well to evenly coat all the ingredients.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish and garnish with the chopped roasted peanuts for added crunch.
Serve immediately as a light lunch or side dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2008 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 95.1 g | 122% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.0 g | 85% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 406 mg | 135% | |
| Sodium | 2250 mg | 98% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 102.8 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.8 g | 106% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.4 g | ||
| Protein | 199.1 g | 398% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 675 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 16.1 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 5185 mg | 110% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
