Description
Asian Chicken Crunch Salad is a vibrant, crunchy, and flavorful salad featuring tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a tangy, savory Asian-inspired dressing. Topped with crunchy noodles or nuts, this salad offers a perfect balance of textures and bold flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked, shredded or chopped chicken breast
4 cups shredded Napa cabbage or coleslaw mix
1 cup shredded carrots
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
3 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup sliced almonds or chopped peanuts
1 cup crunchy chow mein noodles or crispy wonton strips
For the Dressing:
1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
Optional: 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce for heat
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine chicken, Napa cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and sriracha if using.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat evenly.
- Just before serving, sprinkle sliced almonds and crunchy noodles on top for texture.
Notes
- Use grilled shrimp or tofu instead of chicken.
- Add mandarin orange segments or sliced mango for sweetness.
- Substitute almonds with cashews or peanuts.
- Toss in edamame or snap peas for extra protein and crunch.
- Use lime juice instead of rice vinegar for a citrusy twist.
- Store salad and dressing separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Add crunchy toppings just before serving to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required if using pre-cooked chicken
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: Approx. 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
