Description
A refreshing and crunchy Thai chicken salad featuring shredded napa cabbage, rotisserie chicken, crisp vegetables, and a flavorful ginger-sesame dressing, perfect for a light and vibrant meal.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 4 cups shredded napa cabbage
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie recommended)
- 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 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and minced
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Make the dressing: Combine rice vinegar, reduced sodium soy sauce, minced garlic, honey, minced fresh ginger, toasted sesame oil, and olive oil in a small jar with a sealed lid. Shake vigorously until well combined. Store any extra dressing in the jar for use during the week.
- Prepare the salad: In a large bowl, combine shredded napa cabbage, shredded cooked chicken, grated carrots, julienned red bell pepper, chopped cilantro, and chopped green onions. Toss thoroughly to mix all ingredients evenly.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle the ginger-sesame dressing over the salad mixture and toss again until the salad is fully coated with the dressing.
- Serve and garnish: Garnish the salad with wonton crisps or chopped peanuts for added crunch. Serve immediately and enjoy this vibrant and flavorful Thai chicken salad.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with firm tofu or tempeh.
- Wonton crisps can be replaced with crunchy roasted peanuts or cashews for extra texture.
- Store leftover dressing in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Adjust honey quantity to taste for preferred sweetness.
- Use fresh ginger for the best flavor, but ground ginger can be a last resort substitute.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
