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Asian Chicken Chopped Salad Recipe

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A refreshing and flavorful Asian Chicken Chopped Salad featuring tender cooked chicken, crunchy coleslaw mix, crunchy red cabbage, and green onions, all tossed in a tangy and savory sesame-soy dressing. Perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner, this salad combines vibrant veggies with an easy-to-make dressing for a healthy, satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

  • 1 lb cooked chicken, chopped
  • 1 bag coleslaw mix
  • 1 cup shredded or chopped red cabbage
  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped

Dressing Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ginger paste
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Swerve brown sugar substitute

Instructions

  1. Combine salad ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, shredded red cabbage, chopped cooked chicken, and chopped green onions. Toss them together until evenly mixed.
  2. Prepare dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, ginger paste, rice vinegar, olive oil, and Swerve brown sugar substitute until the dressing is well combined and smooth.
  3. Dress the salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad mixture and stir thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly with the flavorful sauce.
  4. Serve: Serve the Asian Chicken Chopped Salad immediately for the freshest taste, or chill in the refrigerator for a short time if you prefer it cold before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute cooked rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken for convenience.
  • Add toasted sesame seeds or chopped peanuts for extra crunch.
  • For a spicier kick, add a dash of red pepper flakes or Sriracha to the dressing.
  • Chilling the salad for about 30 minutes helps the flavors meld together beautifully.
  • This salad is great for meal prep; store separately from dressing if preparing ahead.

Keywords: Asian chicken salad, chopped salad, healthy chicken salad, sesame dressing, coleslaw salad, quick lunch, low-fat salad

Find it online: https://cookwithruby.com/asian-chicken-chopped-salad-recipe/