Description
Chinese Chicken Salad is a vibrant dish that beautifully blends fresh ingredients with bold, zesty flavors. This salad features tender rotisserie chicken tossed with a medley of crisp vegetables and dressed in a savory Asian sauce, making it perfect for a quick lunch, lively dinner side, or a crowd-pleasing potluck contribution. In just 15 minutes, you can enjoy this nutritious and visually appealing salad that offers a satisfying crunch in every bite. Customize it with your favorite toppings for an extra burst of flavor!
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 (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 1 cup crispy wonton strips
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken with half of the Asian dressing and let it sit for at least 10 minutes.
- Add the romaine, iceberg lettuce, red cabbage, carrots, green onions, and cilantro to the bowl. Toss until combined.
- Drizzle the remaining dressing over the salad mix and toss gently to coat.
- Garnish with red pepper flakes, sesame seeds, slivered almonds, and crispy wonton strips before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg