Chicken Crunch Salad

Savor the perfect balance of freshness and crunch with this vibrant Chicken Crunch Salad, a light yet satisfying meal packed with bold flavors and crisp textures. Succulent, pan-seared chicken breasts crown a colorful medley of romaine lettuce, red cabbage, carrots, red bell pepper, and green onions, creating a nutritious base. Toasted slivered almonds and optional wonton strips add irresistible crunch, while a zesty homemade dressing made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and grated ginger ties it all together. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy-to-make salad is ideal for lunch, dinner, or meal prep. Impress your taste buds with this healthy, flavorful recipe that’s as beautiful as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Red cabbage
• 1 cup Carrots
• 1 Red bell pepper
• 2 stalks Green onions
• 0.25 cup Slivered almonds
• 0.5 cup Wonton strips (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoons Fresh ginger (grated)
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Step 2

In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Cook the chicken breasts for 6-8 minutes on each side until fully cooked and golden brown. Set aside to cool slightly, then slice into thin strips.

Step 3

While the chicken cooks, wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the red cabbage, julienne the carrots, and dice the red bell pepper. Chop the green onions into small pieces.

Step 4

In a small, dry skillet, toast the slivered almonds over medium heat until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 5

Prepare the dressing by whisking together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sesame seeds in a small bowl.

Step 6

In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, red cabbage, carrots, red bell pepper, green onions, and toasted almonds. If using wonton strips, add them now.

Step 7

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Step 8

Top the salad with the sliced chicken breasts and serve immediately. Enjoy your crunchy, flavorful Chicken Crunch Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1591.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2002.5

Total Fat 99.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.8g
Cholesterol 295.8mg	0%
Sodium 4806.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 128.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.9g	0%
Total Sugars 25.5g
Protein 139.2g	0%

Vitamin D 3.5IU	0%
Calcium 454.1mg	0%
Iron 14.5mg	0%
Potassium 3472.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.6%

Protein: 28.3%

Carbs: 26.1%