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Chinese Chicken Salad in Bowl

Chinese Chicken Salad

Chinese Chicken Salad is a light, refreshing dish that can be eaten year-round. This recipe is so quick and easy to make. A combination of crispy shredded Nappa cabbage & red cabbage, edamame, crunchy shredded carrots, green onions, sliced almonds, juicy clementines, and shredded chicken tossed in a homemade Sesame Vinaigrette. Packed with delicious veggies and lean protein, this Chinese Chicken Salad is sure to satisfy!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 489kcal
Author: Meiko Temple

Ingredients

Sesame Vinaigrette (1 cup)

  • ¼ cup grapeseed oil or avocado oil
  • 3 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp dark brown sugar
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds

Salad

  • 2 cups pre-cooked skinless chicken breasts shredded
  • 5 cups Chinese cabbage Nappa Cabbage, finely shredded (Note 2)
  • cups red cabbage finely shredded
  • 1 cup carrot shredded carrots
  • ¼ cup shelled edamame
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds for serving
  • 3 green onion thinly sliced on the diagonal
  • 4 Darling Clementines peeled & segmented

Garnish

  • ½ to 1 cup crunchy noodles or wonton crisps
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds

Instructions

To make the sesame vinaigrette:

  • To a blender add all the vinaigrette ingredients and blend until combined (30 seconds). Allow flavors to blend at room temperature while preparing the rest of the salad.

To make the salad:

  • In a large bowl, add the remaining salad ingredients. Drizzle with salad dressing and toss to combine. Sprinkle with chow mein noodles and sesame seeds, if using.
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Nutrition

Serving: 4g | Calories: 489kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 599mg | Potassium: 1027mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 6488IU | Vitamin C: 68mg | Calcium: 196mg | Iron: 4mg

Equipment

Measuring Tools
Cutting Board
Chef's Knife
Bowl Set
Whisk
Tongs
Blender

*Nutrition information is a rough estimate.

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