Asian Chicken Chopped Salad
A vibrant and crunchy Asian Chicken Chopped Salad filled with fresh vegetables, tender chicken, and a zesty sesame dressing. Perfect for a light and healthy meal.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Low Fat
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 2 cups green cabbage, chopped
- 2 cups red cabbage, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup snap peas, chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup crispy wonton strips (optional)
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- In a large bowl, combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, snap peas, green onions, and cilantro.
- Add the shredded chicken to the bowl and toss to combine.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, ginger, garlic, and olive oil until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat everything evenly.
- Top with sliced almonds, sesame seeds, and wonton strips if using.
- Serve immediately or chill for 10–15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Add mandarin oranges or edamame for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Store dressing separately if making ahead to keep veggies crisp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Asian salad, chicken salad, chopped salad, healthy salad, sesame dressing