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Chinese-Inspired Chicken Salad

Chinese-Inspired Chicken Salad

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  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Yield: 4 people 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

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

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine cabbage, carrots, sugar snap peas, green onions, and cooked chicken. Toss well to combine.
  2. 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.
  3. 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