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Asian Chicken Salad
- Level: Easy
- Total: 28 min
- Prep: 18 min
- Cook: 10 min
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
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Nutrition Info - Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Calories
- 374
- Total Fat
- 25 grams
- Saturated Fat
- 3.5 grams
- Cholesterol
- 36 milligrams
- Sodium
- 349 milligrams
- Carbohydrates
- 19 grams
- Dietary Fiber
- 8 grams
- Protein
- 21 grams
- Sugar
- 9 grams
Ingredients
Salad:
1 large carrot, peeled
3 cups shredded napa cabbage, from 1 small cabbage
3 cups shredded romaine lettuce, from 1 small lettuce
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and deveined, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh Thai basil leaves or fresh mint leaves, chopped** see Cook's Note
2 cups thinly sliced store-bought rotisserie chicken (about 2 small chicken breasts)
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted** see Cook's Note
1 tablespoon toasted white or black sesame seeds*
Dressing:
1/4 cup peanut or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar*
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, optional
Directions
- 1/2 cup chow mein noodles, for garnish
- For the salad: Using a vegetable peeler, shave the carrot and add to a large salad bowl. Stir in the cabbage, lettuce, pepper, Thai basil, chicken, almonds, and sesame seeds.
- For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, if using.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well. Garnish with the chow mein noodles and serve.
Cook’s Note
*Can be found in specialty Asian markets **To toast the slivered almonds, arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely before using.
