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Chinese Chicken Salad

Healthy Chinese Chicken Salad in Just 15 Minutes

This Chinese Chicken Salad combines rotisserie chicken and fresh vegetables for a quick, nutritious meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 whole Rotisserie Chicken or substitute with grilled chicken or canned chicken
  • 2 cups Red Cabbage can swap for green or Napa cabbage
  • 1 cup Carrots julienned bell peppers make a tasty alternative
  • 4 stalks Green Onions use chives as a suitable replacement
  • 1/2 cup Almonds can substitute walnuts or cashews
  • 1 cup Wonton Strips crispy fried noodles can be a substitute
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Asian Dressing keep separate until serving

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • sharp knife
  • box grater
  • Peeler

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chinese Chicken Salad
  1. Remove the skin from a rotisserie chicken and shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces, placing them in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Chop red cabbage into thin strips and shred carrots. Add to the mixing bowl with chicken.
  3. Slice green onions into thin rounds and add them to the bowl, gently mixing all ingredients.
  4. Sprinkle chopped almonds over the salad and layer wonton strips on top.
  5. Keep Asian dressing separate until serving.
  6. Transfer the salad into individual bowls and drizzle with dressing when ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Keep it crisp by adding the dressing just before serving. Marinate chicken in dressing for added flavor, if desired.

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