Asian-Inspired Summer Salads
A refreshing and protein-rich salad packed with shredded chicken, crisp veggies, and tangy Asian dressing. Perfect for warm days and ready in under 15 minutes.
Ingredients
For the dressing:
- Low-sodium soy sauce
- Rice vinegar
- Grapeseed oil
- Sesame oil
- Honey
- Ginger
- Black pepper
For the salad:
- Cooked chicken breast
- Broccoli slaw
- Shredded carrots
- Sliced scallions
- Sliced water chestnuts
- Fresh cilantro
- Chow Mein noodles
- Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preparation Method :
- Dressing Preparation: Place all dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk them together until well-combined. This dressing can also be used as a marinade.
- Salad Preparation: The article suggests using a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken, a bag of shredded carrots, and a bag of broccoli slaw to minimize prep time.
- Assembly: Put all the salad ingredients in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the top and toss everything together. Serve the salad topped with Chow Mein noodles and toasted sesame seeds.
- Tip: To make a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with coconut aminos or tamari, and use gluten-free Chow Mein or crispy rice noodles.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 270
- Fat: 10.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 22.4 g
- Sugar: 9.4 g
- Protein: 22.3 g
- Sodium: 327.9 mg
- Cholesterol: 62.1 mg