Asian Chicken Salad With Ginger Dressing
Savor the vibrant flavors of this Asian Chicken Salad with Ginger Dressing, a refreshing dish that perfectly balances crunchy textures and zesty tastes. Ideal for any occasion, from picnics to dinner parties, this salad combines tender chicken, crisp cabbage, and sweet mandarin oranges, all drizzled in a delightful ginger dressing. With its quick preparation time and nutritious ingredients, this recipe is not just a meal but an experience that leaves you wanting more. Enjoy it as a light lunch or elevate your dinner table with this colorful and satisfying salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces coleslaw mix or shredded cabbage
- 2 cups chopped cooked chicken (rotisserie or poached)
- 1/2 cup mandarin oranges (drained)
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Fresh herbs (cilantro, green onion)
Instructions
- Toast the almonds and sesame seeds in a small skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until golden. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine coleslaw mix, chopped chicken, cilantro, green onion, and cooled toasted nuts.
- For the ginger dressing, whisk together olive oil, rice vinegar, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, grated garlic and ginger, and red pepper flakes in a separate bowl until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat. Top with mandarin oranges just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg