Description
Indulge in a delightful bowl of Chinese Chicken Salad, a vibrant and satisfying dish that brings together tender rotisserie chicken, crisp fresh vegetables, and a tangy homemade Asian dressing. Perfect for a quick lunch or an elegant dinner gathering, this colorful salad is not only nutritious but also customizable to suit your taste buds. With its balance of savory and sweet flavors, it’s sure to impress everyone at the table. Enjoy it immediately or prepare it as a DIY salad kit for future meals!
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 (see recipe)
- crushed red pepper flakes
- sesame seeds
- slivered almonds
- crispy wonton strips
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken with half of the Asian dressing; toss and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Add romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce, red cabbage, carrots, green onions, and cilantro; toss until well mixed.
- Just before serving, pour the remaining dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Garnish with crushed red pepper flakes, sesame seeds, slivered almonds, and crispy wonton strips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg