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Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe

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3.9 from 21 reviews

This Chinese Chicken Salad features crisp cabbage, tender shredded chicken, crunchy almonds, and a sweet, tangy sesame dressing, creating a refreshing and flavorful Asian-inspired dish perfect for a light meal or lunch.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 3 servings

Ingredients

Salad

  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Dressing

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp grated ginger

Instructions

  1. Prepare Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, sliced green onions, sliced almonds, and sesame seeds ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed for a balanced texture.
  2. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and grated ginger until the mixture is smooth and well blended to create a flavorful sesame dressing.
  3. Toss and Chill: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad mixture and toss well to coat all ingredients evenly. Then, chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.

Notes

  • Add mandarin oranges or crunchy noodles for extra flavor and texture if desired.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute tamari for soy sauce.
  • This salad can be prepared ahead of time and kept chilled for convenience.
  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
  • Diet: Gluten Free