Wasabi Chicken Salad
Elevate your salad game with this zesty and protein-packed Wasabi Chicken Salad, a refreshing dish that perfectly balances bold flavors and fresh ingredients. Tender shredded chicken is tossed in a creamy dressing made from a tangy blend of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and a punchy kick of wasabi paste, complemented by soy sauce and a touch of honey for depth. Crunchy cucumber, sweet shredded carrot, and aromatic green onions add vibrant texture and color, while a bed of crisp mixed greens or lettuce provides the perfect base. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile recipe can be enjoyed as a light salad, a filling for sandwiches or wraps, or even a meal prep option. Perfect for spice lovers, this quick and easy dish offers an exciting twist to classic chicken salad while staying low-effort and high in flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (shredded) Cooked chicken breast
- 0.33 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Plain Greek yogurt
- 1.5 teaspoons Wasabi paste
- 1 teaspoon Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 2 stalks Green onions (thinly sliced)
- 0.5 cup Cucumber (diced)
- 0.25 cup Carrot (shredded)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 cups Mixed greens or lettuce
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, wasabi paste, soy sauce, and honey. Whisk the mixture until smooth and well combined.
Add the shredded cooked chicken breast to the bowl and toss to coat the chicken evenly in the dressing.
Fold in the green onions, diced cucumber, and shredded carrot. Mix gently to ensure the ingredients are evenly distributed.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust the wasabi paste for a spicier kick if desired.
Serve over a bed of mixed greens or lettuce for a light salad, or use the mixture as a hearty filling for sandwiches or wraps.
Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 days for the flavors to meld further.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1323 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.7 g | 92% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.4 g | 47% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 367 mg | 122% | |
| Sodium | 1626 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.3 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.8 g | ||
| Protein | 120.5 g | 241% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 277 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 966 mg | 21% | |
*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.
