Asian Chicken Crunch Salad
A vibrant and crunchy salad loaded with fresh ingredients and a creamy peanut dressing, perfect for a light meal or a gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 cup shelled edamame
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, bell peppers, cucumbers)
- 3 cups mixed salad greens
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Gather and prepare all your ingredients, chop vegetables, and shred chicken.
- Mix the dressing: Whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and seasoning in a bowl until smooth.
- Toss the salad base: In a large mixing bowl, combine mixed greens, chopped vegetables, and shelled edamame. Toss gently.
- Add the chicken: Mix in shredded chicken with the vegetables gently.
- Drizzle the dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds: Add sesame seeds on top before serving for additional crunch.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy fresh, or store dressing separately for later use.
Notes
Use leftover rotisserie chicken for a time-saver, and store dressing separately to keep salad fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: salad, chicken salad, Asian salad, healthy recipe, crunchy salad