Description
Enjoy a burst of flavor with this Chinese Chicken Salad, a delightful and nutritious dish that combines tender rotisserie chicken with crisp, fresh vegetables. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or vibrant gatherings, this salad is ready in just 15 minutes. Drizzled with a savory Asian dressing and topped with crunchy wonton strips and slivered almonds, it’s a satisfying meal packed with lean protein and wholesome goodness. Whether served as a main dish or a colorful side, this salad can easily be customized to your taste preferences.
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 (homemade or store-bought)
- crushed red pepper flakes
- sesame seeds
- slivered almonds
- crispy wonton strips
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken and half of the Asian dressing. Toss to coat and let marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Add the romaine, iceberg lettuce, red cabbage, carrots, green onions, and cilantro to the chicken. Toss gently to mix.
- Pour the remaining dressing over the salad mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Garnish with crushed red pepper flakes, sesame seeds, slivered almonds, and crispy wonton strips before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg