Chinese Chicken Salad

 

Ingredients:

For the Salad:

2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (grilled or rotisserie)

4 cups Napa cabbage or green cabbage, shredded

1/2 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced

1/2 cup cucumber, julienned

1/4 cup green onions, chopped

1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

1/4 cup slivered almonds or chopped peanuts (for

crunch)

1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)

For the Dressing:

3 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil

2 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)

1 tbsp soy sauce (or coconut aminos for keto)

1 tsp sesame oil

1 tsp Dijon mustard

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 tsp grated ginger

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp erythritol or monk fruit sweetener (optional, for

balance)

Directions:

1️⃣ Prepare the Ingredients: Shred the cabbage, slice the

bell pepper and cucumber, chop the green onions and

cilantro, and shred the cooked chicken.

2️⃣ Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together

olive oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce (or coconut aminos),

sesame oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, grated ginger,

salt, pepper, and sweetener (if using). Mix until well

combined.

3️⃣ Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the

shredded cabbage, bell pepper, cucumber, green onions,

cilantro, and chicken.

4️⃣ Toss with Dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad

and toss everything together until well coated.

5️⃣ Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with slivered almonds or

chopped peanuts and sesame seeds for extra crunch.

Serve immediately and enjoy!