Chinese Chicken Salad with Peanut Butter Dressing

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant, flavor-packed Chinese Chicken Salad with Peanut Butter Dressing. Bursting with crisp Napa cabbage, sweet red bell peppers, juicy cucumber, and shredded chicken, this dish combines fresh, colorful vegetables with a creamy, tangy peanut butter dressing that's infused with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a hint of ginger. Topped with crunchy roasted peanuts and fragrant cilantro, this salad is a perfect balance of taste and texture. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's an effortless, healthy meal that works wonderfully as a main course or a refreshing side dish. Whether you're meal prepping or hosting a casual gathering, this Asian-inspired creation is sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded
• 3 cups Napa cabbage, thinly sliced
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 large Carrot, julienned
• 1 medium Cucumber, thinly sliced
• 3 stalks Scallions (green onions), thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup Cilantro leaves
• 0.5 cup Roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
• 3 tablespoons Creamy peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tablespoons Water (to adjust dressing consistency)

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the vegetables: thinly slice the Napa cabbage, red bell pepper, cucumber, and scallions. Julienne the carrot and roughly chop the cilantro leaves.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cabbage, red bell pepper, carrot, cucumber, scallions, and cilantro. Toss gently to combine.

Step 3

Prepare the dressing: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, lime juice, minced garlic, and grated ginger until smooth. Gradually whisk in 1 to 2 tablespoons of water to reach your desired dressing consistency.

Step 4

Pour the peanut butter dressing over the salad mixture and toss well to evenly coat all the ingredients.

Step 5

Transfer the salad to a serving dish and garnish with the chopped roasted peanuts for added crunch.

Step 6

Serve immediately as a light lunch or side dish. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2138.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2007.9

Total Fat 95.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 405.6mg	0%
Sodium 2250.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 102.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.8g	0%
Total Sugars 53.4g
Protein 199.1g	0%

Vitamin D 5.6IU	0%
Calcium 674.9mg	0%
Iron 16.1mg	0%
Potassium 5184.7mg	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: 41.5%

Protein: 38.6%

Carbs: 19.9%