Weight Watchers Chinese Chicken Salad with Creamy Soy Dressing
Elevate your lunchtime routine with this vibrant and healthy Weight Watchers Chinese Chicken Salad with Creamy Soy Dressing! Packed with crisp romaine, crunchy red cabbage, sweet bell peppers, and juicy shredded chicken, this salad combines bold textures and flavors for a satisfying meal. The creamy yet light soy dressing, made with protein-rich Greek yogurt, sesame oil, and a touch of honey, ties everything together with a tangy-sweet zest. Toasted almonds and sesame seeds deliver a delightful crunch, while ginger and garlic add aromatic depth. Perfect for meal prep or a quick 20-minute dinner, this low-calorie, nutrient-dense salad is as delicious as it is guilt-free.
Get More Healthy Recipes with SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (shredded) Cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 4 cups (chopped) Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup (thinly sliced) Red cabbage
- 1 large (julienned) Carrot
- 1 medium (thinly sliced) Red bell pepper
- 1 medium (sliced into half-moons) Cucumber
- 2 tablespoons (toasted) Sliced almonds
- 2 stalks (thinly sliced) Green onions
- 1 teaspoon (toasted) Sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (non-fat)
- 1.5 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons Honey
- 1 clove (minced) Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons (freshly grated) Ginger
- 2 teaspoons (optional, to thin the dressing) Water
Instructions
In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, red cabbage, julienned carrot, red bell pepper, and cucumber.
Add the shredded chicken breast to the salad bowl.
In a small dry skillet over medium heat, toast the sliced almonds and sesame seeds, stirring frequently, until golden and aromatic (about 2-3 minutes). Set aside to cool.
Prepare the dressing: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, Greek yogurt, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger until smooth. If the dressing is too thick, add water 1 teaspoon at a time until it reaches your desired consistency.
Drizzle the creamy soy dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
Top the salad with toasted almonds, sesame seeds, and sliced green onions for garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy this nutritious and flavorful salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1076 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.4 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.7 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 246 mg | 82% | |
| Sodium | 1578 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.9 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.0 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.8 g | ||
| Protein | 125.5 g | 251% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 532 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 2687 mg | 57% | |
*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.
