No Guilt Chinese Chicken Salad

Light, fresh, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this No Guilt Chinese Chicken Salad is the perfect fusion of healthy eating and irresistible taste. Packed with crisp Napa cabbage, crunchy romaine lettuce, and colorful veggies like carrots, red bell pepper, and cucumber, this salad is a feast for the eyes and the palate. Shredded chicken breast adds a lean protein punch, while toasted almonds and sesame seeds provide satisfying texture. Tied together with a zesty homemade dressing of low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a hint of honey, this salad offers bold Asian-inspired flavors without the calorie overload. Ready in just 20 minutes, this guilt-free delight is ideal for a quick lunch or light dinner that doesn’t compromise on taste.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded
• 4 cups Napa cabbage, thinly sliced
• 2 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1 cup Carrots, julienned
• 1 large Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 medium Cucumber, thinly sliced
• 3 stalks Green onions, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup Cilantro, roughly chopped
• 0.25 cup Almonds, sliced and toasted
• 2 teaspoons Sesame seeds, toasted
• 2 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken breast, Napa cabbage, romaine lettuce, carrots, red bell pepper, cucumber, green onions, and cilantro. Toss to mix evenly.

Step 2

2. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 3

3. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 4

4. Sprinkle the toasted almonds and sesame seeds over the top of the salad.

Step 5

5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2528.2 grams (2528.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1542

Total Fat 51.20g	66%
Saturated Fat 8.70g	43%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.80g
Cholesterol 406mg	135%
Sodium 1655mg	72%
Total Carbohydrate 94.20g	34%
Dietary Fiber 34.70g	124%
Total Sugars 47.80g
Protein 181.30g	363%

Vitamin D 6IU	28%
Calcium 896mg	69%
Iron 17mg	97%
Potassium 5327mg	113%

*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: 29.5%

Protein: 46.4%

Carbs: 24.1%