Description
A healthy and flavorful salad combining tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a delicious dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup edamame, shelled
- 2 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1/4 cup green onion, sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or gluten-free soy sauce)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
Instructions
- Combine the salad greens, cooked chicken, edamame, carrots, bell pepper, green onion, and cilantro in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, ginger, and garlic in a small bowl to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Top with roasted peanuts before serving.
- Serve immediately or store in the fridge for meal prep.
Notes
Feel free to add more vegetables for extra crunch. Substitute the chicken with tofu or shrimp for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Salad
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg