Pea Pod and Chicken Salad Oriental
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavorful Pea Pod and Chicken Salad Oriental that’s brimming with fresh, crisp vegetables and tender shredded chicken. Perfect as a light lunch or colorful dinner, this quick and easy recipe combines blanched pea pods, crunchy carrots, juicy red bell peppers, and shredded cabbage in a delightful medley of textures. The tangy-sweet dressing, made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and honey, adds an irresistible Asian-inspired flair, while freshly grated ginger and garlic bring a subtle zest. Topped with toasted sesame seeds and optional crispy chow mein noodles, this healthy and wholesome salad can be served immediately or chilled for deeper flavor infusion, making it as versatile as it is delicious. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is a weeknight winner and a must-try for fans of Asian-style salads!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1 cup Fresh pea pods, trimmed
- 1 cup Carrots, julienned
- 1 Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 Green onions, chopped
- 2 cups Cabbage, shredded
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Toasted sesame seeds
- 1 cup Chow mein noodles (optional)
Instructions
Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil and blanch the pea pods for 1 minute. Remove and immediately transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
In a large salad bowl, combine the shredded chicken, blanched pea pods, julienned carrots, sliced red bell pepper, chopped green onions, and shredded cabbage.
In a small mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly to ensure the vegetables and chicken are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the salad and add the chow mein noodles for extra crunch, if using.
Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for enhanced flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
477 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.1 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 106 mg | 35% | |
| Sodium | 833 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.0 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.0 g | ||
| Protein | 47.9 g | 96% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 81 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 761 mg | 16% | |
*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.
