Chinese Chicken Salad with Sesame Peanut Vinaigrette
Bright, colorful, and bursting with bold flavors, this Chinese Chicken Salad with Sesame Peanut Vinaigrette is a vibrant dish that’s as satisfying as it is nutritious. Perfectly shredded chicken, crisp Napa and purple cabbages, sweet red bell peppers, sugar snap peas, and crunchy carrots come together in a medley of fresh textures. Tossed in a creamy sesame-peanut dressing made with soy sauce, honey, lime juice, and a hint of ginger, this salad is a harmonious balance of savory, tangy, and nutty notes. The addition of toasted sesame seeds and crispy wonton strips provides an irresistible crunch, turning this salad into a filling, restaurant-quality meal. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s ideal for meal prep, a light dinner, or a crowd-pleasing side dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie or poached)
- 4 cups shredded Napa cabbage
- 2 cups shredded purple cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup sugar snap peas, halved
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 0.5 cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 1 cup crispy wonton strips or crispy chow mein noodles
- 3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons water (to thin dressing, if needed)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, Napa cabbage, purple cabbage, carrots, red bell pepper, sugar snap peas, green onions, and cilantro. Toss together until evenly mixed.
In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, lime juice, minced garlic, and grated ginger until smooth and emulsified. If the dressing is too thick, whisk in 1-2 tablespoons of water to reach the desired consistency.
Pour the sesame peanut vinaigrette over the salad ingredients in the large bowl. Toss thoroughly to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the salad for garnish and texture. Add crispy wonton strips or crispy chow mein noodles for extra crunch right before serving.
Serve immediately as a side or main dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2743 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.0 g | 150% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.0 g | 115% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 583 mg | 194% | |
| Sodium | 3489 mg | 152% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 163.4 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.3 g | 108% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.2 g | ||
| Protein | 257.6 g | 515% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 642 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 20.3 mg | 113% | |
| Potassium | 4114 mg | 88% | |
*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.
