Chinese Chicken Salad with Peanut Sesame Dressing
Bright, crisp, and bursting with flavor, this Chinese Chicken Salad with Peanut Sesame Dressing is a refreshing fusion of fresh vegetables, tender shredded chicken, and a creamy, savory-sweet dressing. Packed with colorful ingredients like romaine lettuce, Napa cabbage, julienned carrots, and vibrant red bell peppers, this salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. The homemade peanut sesame dressing, made with creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, ginger, and lime juice, strikes the perfect balance of tangy, nutty, and umami flavors. Toasted sesame seeds and optional crispy wonton strips add irresistible crunch, while fresh cilantro ties everything together with a zesty finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad is an ideal choice for a quick, healthy meal that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or entertaining, it’s a must-try recipe for fans of Asian-inspired cuisine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 3 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
- 2 cups Napa cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 cup Carrots, julienned
- 1 Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 Cucumber, sliced into half moons
- 3 Green onions, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Toasted sesame seeds
- 1 cup Wonton strips (optional)
- 3 tablespoons Creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, romaine lettuce, Napa cabbage, carrots, red bell pepper, cucumber, green onions, cilantro, and toasted sesame seeds.
If using wonton strips, lightly toss them in with the salad mixture for extra crunch.
To prepare the dressing, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, lime juice, grated ginger, minced garlic, and water in a small bowl until smooth and well combined. Adjust water to desired consistency if necessary.
Pour the peanut sesame dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
Divide the salad into serving bowls and garnish with additional cilantro and sesame seeds if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, flavorful crunch of the Chinese chicken salad with peanut sesame dressing!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2824 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 116.0 g | 149% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.1 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 406 mg | 135% | |
| Sodium | 3467 mg | 151% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 228.2 g | 83% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.9 g | 110% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.5 g | ||
| Protein | 199.8 g | 400% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 735 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 20.4 mg | 113% | |
| Potassium | 4809 mg | 102% | |
*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.
