Chinese Chicken Salad : Crunchy, Colorful & Packed with Flavor
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 4–6
Ingredients
This Chinese Chicken Salad is light, crisp, and full of flavor with tender shredded chicken, crunchy veggies, and a bold sesame-ginger dressing. Tossed with toasted almonds and crunchy noodles or wonton strips, it’s a refreshing meal that’s perfect for lunch, meal prep, or a crowd-pleasing potluck side.
Instructions
3 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
4 cups shredded napa or green cabbage
1 cup shredded carrots
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
3 green onions, chopped
1/3 cup toasted sliced almonds
1 cup crunchy chow mein noodles or wonton strips
Optional: 1 tbsp sesame seeds, fresh cilantro
Sesame Ginger Dressing:
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp fresh grated ginger
1 garlic clove, minced
Juice of 1/2 lime (optional)
Notes
In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, green onions, and almonds.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together all dressing ingredients until well combined.
Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat evenly.
Add crunchy noodles or wonton strips just before serving to keep them crisp.
Garnish with sesame seeds or cilantro if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories: 310
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Protein: 24g