Description
A vibrant and crunchy Thai Chicken Salad featuring shredded napa cabbage, shredded rotisserie chicken, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful ginger-sesame dressing. This refreshing salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner and topped with crispy wonton strips or peanuts for added texture.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 4 cups shredded napa cabbage
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie preferred)
- 2 cups grated or matchstick carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, julienned
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup wonton crisps or chopped peanuts
For the Ginger-Sesame Dressing:
- 3 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 Tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and minced
- 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: Combine rice vinegar, reduced sodium soy sauce, minced garlic, honey, fresh ginger, toasted sesame oil, and olive oil in a small jar with a sealed lid. Shake well until the ingredients are fully combined. Use this jar to store any leftover dressing for the week.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine shredded napa cabbage, cooked shredded chicken, grated carrots, julienned red bell pepper, chopped cilantro, and chopped green onions. Toss gently to mix all ingredients evenly.
- Add Dressing and Serve: Drizzle the ginger-sesame dressing over the salad mixture and toss again to coat everything thoroughly. Garnish the salad with wonton crisps or chopped peanuts for added crunch. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tofu or chickpeas.
- You can replace wonton crisps with toasted almonds or cashews for a different crunch.
- If you prefer a spicier dressing, add a teaspoon of chili garlic sauce or red pepper flakes.
- The salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours; add the wonton crisps just before serving to keep them crunchy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
