Asian Chicken Crunch Salad
Asian chicken crunch salad is a fresh, protein-packed dish made with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a flavorful sesame dressing. This Asian chicken crunch salad is perfect for healthy lunches, dinners, and meal prep.
Ingredients
- For the Chicken:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded or sliced
- For the Salad Base:
- 3 cups shredded cabbage green or purple
- 1 cup carrots shredded or julienned
- 1/2 cucumber sliced
- 2 green onions chopped
- Crunchy Toppings:
- 1/2 cup crispy wonton strips or chow mein noodles
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds or peanuts
- For the Dressing:
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey or sugar
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp grated ginger
Instructions
- Prepare vegetables by shredding cabbage, carrots, and slicing cucumber.
- Add vegetables to a large bowl.
- Add cooked chicken to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, honey, garlic, and ginger.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss well.
- Top with crunchy toppings like wonton strips and nuts.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
Notes
- Add crunchy toppings just before serving to keep them crisp.
- Do not overdress the salad.
- Use fresh vegetables for best texture.
- Store salad and dressing separately for up to 3 days.
- Great for meal prep when components are stored separately.