Description
A fresh and crunchy Thai chicken salad featuring shredded napa cabbage, rotisserie chicken, colorful vegetables, and a zesty ginger-sesame dressing, topped with crispy wonton chips for added texture. Perfect for a light, flavorful meal or lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salad:
- 4 cups shredded napa cabbage
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie preferred)
- 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
For the 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
- Make the Dressing: Combine rice vinegar, reduced sodium soy sauce, minced garlic, honey, minced fresh ginger, toasted sesame oil, and olive oil in a small jar with a sealed lid. Shake well until fully combined and smooth. Store any extra dressing in the jar for later use.
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine shredded napa cabbage, cooked shredded chicken, grated carrots, julienned red bell pepper, chopped cilantro, and chopped green onions. Toss the ingredients together to mix evenly.
- Toss with Dressing: Drizzle the prepared ginger-sesame dressing over the salad. Toss thoroughly until all ingredients are well coated with the dressing.
- Serve and Garnish: Sprinkle wonton crisps or chopped peanuts over the top for a crunchy finish. Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh flavors.
Notes
- Using rotisserie chicken saves time and adds great flavor, but leftover cooked chicken or poached chicken breast works well too.
- If you prefer a nut-free option, omit the peanuts or use additional wonton crisps.
- Store leftover dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For extra heat, add a dash of red pepper flakes or sliced fresh chili to the dressing.
- Julienne the vegetables finely to evenly distribute flavors and texture in every bite.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
