Name: Crunchy Thai Chicken Salad Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 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; 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

Description

A vibrant and crunchy Thai Chicken Salad featuring shredded napa cabbage, rotisserie chicken, fresh vegetables, and a zesty ginger-sesame dressing topped with crispy wonton strips or chopped peanuts for added texture.

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

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

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

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Instructions

Prepare the dressing: Combine the 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 well until all ingredients are fully incorporated. Store any extra dressing in the jar for up to a week.
Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine the shredded napa cabbage, shredded cooked chicken, grated carrots, julienned red bell pepper, chopped cilantro, and chopped green onions. Toss the ingredients well to blend the flavors evenly.
Dress and serve: Drizzle the ginger-sesame dressing over the salad mixture. Toss thoroughly until the salad is fully coated with the dressing. Garnish with wonton crisps or chopped peanuts for added crunch. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Substitute cooked shredded chicken with grilled tofu for a vegetarian option.
Use chopped peanuts if wonton crisps are unavailable for a nutty crunch.
Adjust honey quantity in dressing to taste for more or less sweetness.
Use reduced sodium soy sauce to control sodium levels.
The dressing can be made ahead and stored refrigerated for up to a week.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 320 kcal
Sugar: 8 g
Sodium: 480 mg
Fat: 15 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 20 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 28 g
Cholesterol: 65 mg