Description
Asian slaw chicken salad made with tender chicken, crisp cabbage, fresh vegetables, and a light savory dressing. This crunchy and refreshing salad is perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or sliced
3 cups shredded cabbage or slaw mix
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup sliced cucumber
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
1/4 cup sliced almonds or sesame seeds
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Prepare the chicken by shredding or slicing cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
2. Shred the cabbage, grate the carrots, slice the cucumber, and chop the green onions evenly.
3. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, honey, water, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
4. Add the chicken, cabbage, carrots, cucumber, and almonds or sesame seeds into a large bowl.
5. Pour the dressing over the ingredients.
6. Gently toss everything together until evenly coated without crushing the vegetables.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
8. Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.
Notes
Use fresh cabbage for best crunch and texture.
Keep vegetables dry to avoid watering down dressing.
Add dressing just before serving for maximum crispness.
Store in airtight container up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Asian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Fat: 19g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
Keywords: asian slaw chicken salad, cabbage chicken salad, crunchy asian salad