Quick Asian Chicken Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this Quick Asian Chicken Salad, a vibrant fusion of fresh flavors and irresistible textures that comes together in just 15 minutes! Packed with tender shredded chicken, crisp green and red cabbage, crunchy carrots, and sweet red bell pepper, this healthy salad is perfectly balanced with the zesty kick of lime juice and ginger in a tangy soy-based dressing. Topped with roasted peanuts for an extra layer of crunch and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for a fragrant finish, it’s a light yet satisfying dish that’s ideal for lunch, dinner, or meal prep. This quick and easy recipe is not only bursting with Asian-inspired flavors but also gluten-free-friendly with simple ingredient swaps. Perfect for those craving a refreshing and wholesome salad that's loaded with nutrients and bold flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 2 cups Green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Red cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Carrots, julienned
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 stalks Green onions, chopped
- 0.25 cup Roasted peanuts, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2 teaspoons Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, red bell pepper, cilantro, and green onions.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, lime juice, grated ginger, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Transfer the salad to a serving platter or divide among individual plates.
Sprinkle the chopped roasted peanuts on top for added crunch and flavor.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Quick Asian Chicken Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1624 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.9 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.5 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 406 mg | 135% | |
| Sodium | 2354 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 92.2 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.4 g | 101% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.8 g | ||
| Protein | 173.0 g | 346% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 491 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 3922 mg | 83% | |
*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.
