Description
Indulge in this vibrant and flavorful Chinese Chicken Salad, a perfect meal for any occasion. With tender rotisserie chicken paired with an array of crisp vegetables and a tangy Asian dressing, this salad is both nutritious and satisfying. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings. Customize it with your favorite toppings to suit everyone’s taste preferences, making it a versatile and delightful dish that everyone will love.
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 (to taste)
- Crushed red pepper flakes (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Slivered almonds (for garnish)
- Wonton strips (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken with half of the Asian dressing. Toss well and let sit for at least 10 minutes.
- Add the romaine, iceberg lettuce, red cabbage, carrots, green onions, and cilantro to the bowl. Gently toss to combine.
- When ready to serve, pour the remaining dressing over the salad mixture and toss again.
- Garnish with crushed red pepper flakes, sesame seeds, slivered almonds, and crispy wonton strips before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg