No Cook Asian Chicken Salad (Printable Version)

Refreshing protein-packed salad with crisp vegetables and zesty sesame-ginger dressing, ready in just 20 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken breast, shredded (skinless)

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 cups shredded Napa cabbage
03 - 1 cup shredded carrots
04 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
05 - 1 cup sugar snap peas, thinly sliced
06 - 3 scallions, thinly sliced
07 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

→ Dressing

08 - 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
09 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
10 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
11 - 1 tablespoon honey
12 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
13 - 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
14 - 1 garlic clove, minced
15 - 1 teaspoon Sriracha or Asian chili sauce (optional)

→ Toppings

16 - 1/4 cup roasted unsalted peanuts, roughly chopped
17 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
18 - Lime wedges, for serving

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, Napa cabbage, carrots, red bell pepper, sugar snap peas, scallions, and cilantro.
02 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, lime juice, ginger, garlic, and Sriracha until smooth.
03 - Pour the dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly to combine.
04 - Divide the salad among four plates or bowls.
05 - Top each serving with chopped peanuts and toasted sesame seeds.
06 - Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in 20 minutes flat without ever turning on your stove
  • The dressing keeps for days in the fridge so you can meal prep like a champion
  • That perfect crunch and tang combo makes people think you spent way more effort than you actually did
02 -
  • The salad tastes best after sitting for 15 minutes so the vegetables absorb some dressing
  • Do not add the peanuts until right before serving or they will lose their signature crunch
  • The dressing will seem thin but it thickens as it coats all those vegetables
03 -
  • Use a box grater for the carrots and cabbage to save precious prep time
  • Let the dressing sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before whisking to help the honey incorporate

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