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Healthy Asian Chicken Salad


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  • Author: betty-m
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low-carb

Description

A light and satisfying salad featuring shredded chicken, crunchy vegetables, and a zesty dressing.


Ingredients

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  • 1 Chicken breast (cooked and shredded)
  • 2 cups Cabbage (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup Almonds (sliced)
  • 1 cup Chow mein noodles (crunchy type)
  • 1 cup Mandarin oranges (drained)
  • 3 tbsp Rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp Ginger (grated)
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Begin by cooking the chicken breast and shredding it into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped cabbage, sliced almonds, and chow mein noodles for a crunchy base.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, grated ginger, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create a zesty dressing.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine, ensuring everything is well-coated.
  5. Top with mandarin oranges before serving to add a sweet contrast.
  6. Enjoy immediately or store in the refrigerator for meal prep.

Notes

Serve alongside vegetable soup or over quinoa for a more substantial dish.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg