This salad gets better a day later, after the flavors marinate, so try to save some for leftovers. It can also easily be made into a vegetarian dish by replacing the chicken with tofu.
Asian Chicken Cabbage Salad
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Ingredients
- 4 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 pound (about 3 cups) cooked, shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped, roasted peanuts
- FOR THE CHILI-LIME DRESSING
- 1 teaspoon hot chili flakes
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 1/2 tablespoons low-sodium Asian fish sauce
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine cabbage, chicken, carrots, cilantro and green onions.
- In a small bowl, combine hot chili flakes, sugar, lime juice, fish sauce and water; stir until sugar dissolves.
- Before serving, pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Top with peanuts and serve.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Asian Chicken Cabbage Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 302
Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g
15%
Saturated Fat 2g
10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 65mg
22%
Sodium 655mg
27%
Total Carbohydrates 22g
7%
Dietary Fiber 4g
16%
Sugars 12g
Protein 32g
64%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
PER SERVING: 302 cal, 10g fat (5g mono, 3g poly, 2g sat), 65mg chol, 655mg sodium, 22g carb (4g fiber, 12g sugars), 32g protein
