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A vibrant Asian chicken salad with colorful vegetables and shredded chicken in a bowl.

Asian Chicken Salad

This Asian Chicken Salad offers a delightful mix of fresh ingredients and a savory dressing, perfect for a light and satisfying meal. Explore five easy twists to customize your salad experience!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 2 cups Cooked chicken, shredded
  • 4 cups Napa cabbage, shredded
  • 1 cup Carrots, julienned
  • 0.5 cup Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup Green onions, chopped
  • 0.25 cup Cilantro, chopped
  • 1 can Mandarin oranges, drained
Dressing
  • 0.25 cup Soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp Rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp Honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp Ginger, grated
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced
  • 0.5 tsp Sriracha (optional)

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, napa cabbage, julienned carrots, sliced red bell pepper, chopped green onions, chopped cilantro, and mandarin oranges. Toss gently to combine all the salad ingredients.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sriracha if desired. Mix until the dressing is well combined and emulsified.
Assembly
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss thoroughly until everything is evenly coated. Ensure that all components are well-distributed within the dressing for optimal flavor.
  2. Serve immediately, or chill for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. This enhances the overall taste and crispness of the salad.

Notes

For five tasty twists, consider adding toasted almonds or cashews for crunch (Twist 1), crispy wonton strips (Twist 2), edamame for extra protein (Twist 3), spicy chili garlic sauce for heat (Twist 4), or a squeeze of lime juice for brightness (Twist 5).