Whole30 Asian Style Salad
Elevate your meal prep with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Whole30 Asian Style Salad, a perfect fusion of bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. Loaded with crisp mixed greens, red cabbage, julienned carrot, cucumber, and red bell pepper, this colorful salad is crowned with tender shredded chicken, creamy avocado, and a satisfying crunch from sliced almonds and sesame seeds. The zesty homemade dressing, featuring lime juice, coconut aminos, toasted sesame oil, and grated ginger, ties everything together with a tangy, umami-rich finish. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and bursting with freshness, this salad is ideal for anyone following Whole30 or simply craving a deliciously healthy Asian-inspired dish. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s perfect as a light lunch or dinner that’s as flavorful as it is nutritious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or kale)
- 1 cup Red cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 medium Carrot, julienned or shredded
- 1 small Cucumber, sliced
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 stalks Green onions, sliced
- 1 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup Almonds, sliced (or whole, roughly chopped)
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
- 1 large Avocado, sliced
- 1 large Lime, juiced
- 3 tablespoons Coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, red cabbage, carrot, cucumber, red bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro.
Add the shredded chicken breast to the salad mixture.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lime juice, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, sea salt, and black pepper until well combined to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl and toss everything well to ensure an even coating.
Top the salad with the sliced or chopped almonds and sesame seeds.
Gently mix in the avocado slices, being careful not to mash them.
Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1649 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.8 g | 96% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.0 g | 65% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 406 mg | 135% | |
| Sodium | 2575 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.7 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.7 g | 138% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.1 g | ||
| Protein | 170.8 g | 342% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 537 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 19.7 mg | 109% | |
| Potassium | 4929 mg | 105% | |
*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.
