Description
A vibrant and crunchy Thai chicken salad featuring shredded napa cabbage, rotisserie chicken, fresh vegetables, and a tangy ginger-sesame dressing, perfect for a light and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 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 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 Tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and minced
- 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare dressing: Combine rice vinegar, reduced sodium soy sauce, minced garlic, honey, freshly minced ginger, toasted sesame oil, and olive oil in a small jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake well until all ingredients are fully mixed. Store any extra dressing in the jar for up to a week.
- Assemble salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded napa cabbage, cooked shredded chicken, grated carrots, julienned red bell pepper, chopped cilantro, and green onions. Toss gently to mix all ingredients evenly.
- Dress salad: Drizzle the prepared ginger-sesame dressing over the salad mixture. Toss thoroughly until the salad is fully coated with the dressing.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle wonton crisps or chopped peanuts over the top for added crunch. Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh flavors.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience and flavor, but leftover cooked chicken or poached chicken breast also works well.
- Wonton crisps can be substituted with chopped peanuts or toasted cashews for added crunch and texture.
- The dressing can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Adjust honey amount in the dressing to taste for more or less sweetness.
- For extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or finely chopped fresh chili to the dressing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
