Chinese Chicken Salad
A vibrant and flavorful salad combining tender shredded chicken with crisp vegetables, perfect for quick meals.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups Napa Cabbage (finely shredded)
- 1 cup Red Cabbage (finely shredded)
- 1 cup Carrots (shredded)
- 1/2 cup Green Onions (chopped)
- 1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro (chopped)
- 2-3 cups Chicken (shredded) Use grilled, poached, or rotisserie chicken.
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
- 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 3 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
- 4 teaspoons Avocado or Vegetable Oil
- 3 teaspoons Ginger (grated)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons Sugar (or your fave sugar substitute)
- 1 cup Crispy noodles or slivered almonds
- to taste Sesame Seeds Best toasted for added flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a salad shaker or small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, avocado oil, ginger, garlic, and sugar until well combined.
- In a large bowl, combine the Napa cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, green onions, cilantro, and shredded chicken. Toss well to ensure an even mix.
- Drizzle half of the prepared dressing over the salad and toss together. Before serving, taste and add more dressing if desired.
- Top with sesame seeds and crispy noodles (or slivered almonds), then enjoy!
Notes
To keep the salad fresh, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Best enjoyed within 3 days. Keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crunchiness.