No Cook Asian Chicken Salad (Printer-Friendly)

Refreshing salad with tender chicken, crisp veggies, and zesty sesame-ginger dressing

# 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
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

→ Toppings

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

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, toss together shredded chicken, Napa cabbage, carrots, red bell pepper, sugar snap peas, scallions, and cilantro until evenly distributed.
02 - Whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, lime juice, grated ginger, minced garlic, and Sriracha in a small bowl until smooth and emulsified.
03 - Pour dressing over salad mixture and toss thoroughly, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated with the sesame-ginger sauce.
04 - Divide salad among four bowls, topping each portion with chopped peanuts and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately with fresh lime wedges on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No cooking required so your kitchen stays cool and clean
  • Perfect for meal prep because it actually gets better after the flavors mingle
  • The dressing works double duty as a marinade for anything grilled
02 -
  • The salad gets watery if dressed too far ahead, so keep the dressing separate until 30 minutes before serving
  • Raw vegetables release water as they sit, so pour off any excess liquid from the bottom of the bowl before serving leftovers
03 -
  • Use a vegetable peeler to create long, elegant ribbons from the carrots instead of shredding
  • Let the dressed salad sit for 15 minutes before serving so flavors meld

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