Easy Asian Chicken Salad

Brighten up your mealtime with this Easy Asian Chicken Salad, a vibrant and refreshing dish packed with bold flavors and satisfying crunch. Featuring tender shredded chicken, crisp green and red cabbage, crunchy carrots, and cool cucumber, this salad is tossed in a tangy-sweet sesame-ginger dressing made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey. Fresh cilantro and green onions add a burst of herbaceous flavor, while optional roasted peanuts or cashews provide a delightful nutty crunch. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for a light lunch or dinner, this quick and healthy recipe is also make-ahead friendly, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully in the refrigerator. Garnish with sesame seeds for a stunning finishing touch and enjoy a nutritious, flavor-packed meal inspired by Asian cuisine.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked chicken breast (shredded or diced)
• 2 cups Green cabbage (thinly sliced)
• 1 cup Red cabbage (thinly sliced)
• 1 medium Carrot (julienned or shredded)
• 1 medium Cucumber (thinly sliced into half-moons)
• 3 stalks Green onions (sliced thinly)
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 0.5 cup Roasted peanuts or cashews (optional, roughly chopped)
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Ginger (freshly grated)
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
• 0 to taste Salt and black pepper (to taste)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or diced chicken, green cabbage, red cabbage, carrot, cucumber, green onions, and cilantro. Toss to mix evenly.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and lime juice to create the dressing. Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl. Toss thoroughly to coat all the components evenly.

Step 4

Optional: Sprinkle the roasted peanuts or cashews and sesame seeds over the salad for added crunch and flavor.

Step 5

Serve immediately as a refreshing meal or chill in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1270.4 grams (1270.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1642

Total Fat 74.70g	96%
Saturated Fat 12.90g	65%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.90g
Cholesterol 406mg	135%
Sodium 4370mg	190%
Total Carbohydrate 71.60g	26%
Dietary Fiber 17.10g	61%
Total Sugars 36.10g
Protein 175.50g	351%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 418mg	32%
Iron 12mg	68%
Potassium 3124mg	66%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.5%

Protein: 42.3%

Carbs: 17.2%