Asian Chicken Salad with Ginger Dressing
Asian Chicken Salad with Ginger Dressing is the perfect dish to brighten your spring lunches! This vibrant salad features crunchy cabbage, tender chicken, and sweet mandarin oranges, all tossed in a zesty ginger dressing. Ideal for picnics or meal prep, it’s a light yet satisfying option that keeps you energized throughout the day. Enjoy the delightful medley of flavors and textures that make this salad a favorite among everyone!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 12 ounces coleslaw mix or shredded cabbage
- 2 cups leaf lettuce, romaine or any leafy green
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1–2 green onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups chopped cooked chicken, rotisserie or poached
- 1/2 cup mandarin oranges, drained
- 1/3 cup chow mein noodles
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1 1/2 inch knob ginger grated
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Toast the sliced almonds in a skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until golden brown. Set aside to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine coleslaw mix, chicken, cilantro, and green onions. Gently toss to mix.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, rice vinegar, honey, soy sauce, grated garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and top with mandarin oranges and toasted almonds just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg