Description
This Chinese Chicken Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines tender shredded rotisserie chicken with an array of crisp vegetables, all drizzled with a tangy Asian dressing. Perfect for summer barbecues, quick weeknight dinners, or healthy lunches, this salad is both satisfying and easy to prepare. With an impressive mix of flavors and textures, each bite promises a delightful culinary experience. Customize it with your favorite toppings for a truly personalized meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken breast
- 1 head romaine lettuce, shredded
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup thinly-sliced green onions
- 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional)
- Asian salad dressing (to taste)
- crushed red pepper flakes
- sesame seeds
- slivered almonds
- crispy wonton strips
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken with half of the Asian dressing. Toss to coat evenly and let it marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Add the romaine and iceberg lettuce, red cabbage, carrots, green onions, and cilantro to the bowl. Toss gently until well mixed.
- Drizzle the remaining dressing over the salad mixture and toss again to combine thoroughly.
- Garnish with crushed red pepper flakes, sesame seeds, slivered almonds, and crispy wonton strips before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (300g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg