Chinese Chicken Salad from RecipeTinEats

Some recipes are just so good that I have to share them! Today, I’m featuring a delicious Asian Chicken Salad recipe from RecipeTin Eats, a site packed with incredible recipes. This crunchy, flavorful salad is perfect for a quick dinner or meal prep. I’ve adjusted the original recipe to make four servings while keeping the same great balance of protein, carbs, and healthy fats.

Check out the recipe below, plus pro tips for making it work whether you're serving it fresh or prepping it ahead for the week!

RecipeTin Eats is one of my go-to sites for recipes! This salad was so good that I even had it as a morning snack the next day.

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Ingredients

for the dressing:

• 2 ½ tbsp light soy sauce

• 4 tbsp rice vinegar

• 1 ¼ tbsp toasted sesame oil

• 2 ½ tbsp grapeseed oil (or any neutral oil)

• 1 ¼ tsp sugar

• 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• ⅔ tsp black pepper

for the Salad:

• 5 ⅓ cups Chinese or Nappa cabbage, diced

• 2 cups red cabbage, diced

• 1 ⅓ cups carrot, finely julienned

• 2 ⅔ cups chicken, shredded

• ⅔ cup shallots/scallions, finely sliced

Garnishes:

• ⅔ to 1 ⅓ cup crunchy noodles (La Choy)

• 1 ⅓ to 2 ⅔ tsp sesame seeds

Instructions

• Combine the dressing ingredients in a jar and shake well. Optional, let sit for about 10 minutes.

• In a large bowl, mix the salad ingredients along with half the crunchy noodles.

if serving immediately:

• Drizzle over the dressing and toss well. Top with extra crunchy noodles and sesame seeds.

for meal prep:

• Divide the shredded cabbage, carrots, chicken, and scallions into four meal prep containers.

• Keep the crunchy noodles and sesame seeds in a separate small bag or container to maintain their crispness.

• Store the dressing separately in small, pre-portioned Tupperware or dressing cups to prevent the salad from getting soggy.

• When ready to eat, simply shake the dressing, drizzle it over the salad, toss, and top with crunchy noodles and sesame seeds for the perfect texture!

Nutrition Information

makes 4 servings

• Calories 412

• Protein 32 grams

• Carbohydrates 17 grams

• Fat 23 grams