Description
Indulge in the vibrant and refreshing flavors of Chinese Chicken Salad, a perfect dish for lunch or dinner that combines shredded rotisserie chicken, crisp vegetables, and a delightful Asian dressing. This quick-to-prepare salad not only looks visually appealing with its colorful ingredients but also offers a satisfying crunch with every bite. Whether you serve it at gatherings or enjoy it as a meal prep option throughout the week, this salad is versatile and customizable to suit your preferences. Enjoy it fresh or assemble it as a DIY salad kit for later!
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
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- Sesame seeds
- Slivered almonds
- Wonton strips
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken with half of the Asian dressing. Toss to coat and let marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Add romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce, red cabbage, carrots, green onions, and cilantro to the bowl. Mix until well combined.
- When ready to serve, pour the remaining dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- 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: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg