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Chinese Chicken Salad

Irresistibly Fresh Chinese Chicken Salad Ready in 15 Minutes

This Chinese Chicken Salad is a vibrant and healthy dish perfect for any occasion, ready in just 15 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken breast can substitute with grilled chicken, shrimp, tofu, or sliced beef
  • 1 cup red cabbage can substitute with Napa cabbage or any preferred cabbage variety
  • 1 cup grated carrots can substitute with bell peppers or sliced snap peas
  • ¼ cup chopped green onions chives can be used as an alternative
For the Toppings
  • ½ cup sliced almonds can substitute with pecans or sunflower seeds
  • 1 cup wonton strips can substitute with crispy onions or fried noodles

Equipment

  • Sharp Knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • wooden spoon or salad tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chinese Chicken Salad
  1. Begin by preheating your kitchen to a pleasant atmosphere. Shred about 2 cups of rotisserie chicken breast into bite-sized pieces using your hands or two forks.
  2. Using a sharp knife, thinly slice 1 cup of red cabbage and grate 1 cup of carrots. Chop ¼ cup of green onions.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded rotisserie chicken, sliced cabbage, grated carrots, and chopped green onions.
  4. Just before serving, toss in ½ cup of sliced almonds and 1 cup of wonton strips to the mixed salad.
  5. Prepare your favorite Asian salad dressing and serve it on the side or drizzle it over the salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Keep ingredients fresh by combining them right before serving. Use rotisserie chicken wisely to save time and reduce waste.

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