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Chinese Chicken Salad

Deliciously Fresh Chinese Chicken Salad in 15 Minutes

This Chinese Chicken Salad combines vibrant vegetables and rotisserie chicken for a quick, delicious meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken can substitute grilled or poached chicken
  • 2 cups shredded red cabbage can substitute green or Napa cabbage
  • 1-2 medium carrots julienned; can substitute bell peppers
  • 4 stalks green onions chopped; use both white and green parts
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds can substitute cashews or sunflower seeds
For the Topping
  • 1 cup wonton strips can omit for fewer carbs
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Asian salad dressing homemade version can be used

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by taking your rotisserie chicken and carefully removing the skin. Shred the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Wash and thinly slice the red cabbage, julienning it finely. Peel and julienne the carrots. Chop the green onions, using both the white and green parts.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, sliced red cabbage, julienned carrots, and chopped green onions. Add sliced almonds and gently toss.
  4. Transfer your prepared salad into a serving dish or divide it into individual bowls.
  5. Serve wonton strips and dressing in separate bowls for guests to add according to preference.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 100mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Separate salad components and dressing until serving to maintain freshness. Use colorful veggies for added nutrition and appeal.

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