Description
Indulge in a flavorful and refreshing Chinese-Inspired Chicken Salad. Discover a delicious recipe for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups thinly sliced Napa or green cabbage*
- 1 cup thinly sliced red cabbage*
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup sugar snap peas, thinly sliced
- 3 green onions, white and green parts, thinly sliced
- 2 ½ cups cooked, shredded chicken (12 ounces cooked)
- 1 cup orange segments (use a 12- to 15-ounce can of mandarin oranges in 100% juice, drained well, or supreme an orange, or cut fresh orange segments into chunks)
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, stems removed, leaves roughly chopped
- ⅓ cup slivered or sliced almonds, toasted
- Optional: Black and/or white sesame seeds for garnish
- ¼ cup unseasoned rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons coconut aminos**
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, combine cabbage, carrots, sugar snap peas, green onions, and cooked chicken. Toss well to combine.
- Step 2: In a small bowl or jar combine all of the dressing ingredients. Whisk or shake well to combine. Pour over salad just before serving.
- Step 3: Gently stir in oranges, cilantro, and toasted almonds. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired.
Notes
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg