Shanghai Chicken Salad

Bright, crisp, and bursting with flavor, this Shanghai Chicken Salad is the perfect balance of nourishing ingredients and bold Asian-inspired flair. Tender shredded chicken breast pairs with crunchy Napa cabbage, vibrant julienned vegetables, and a sprinkling of toasted almonds and sesame seeds for a delightful medley of textures. The star of the dish, however, is the zesty dressing—a harmonious blend of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, lime juice, and freshly grated ginger that dances on your palate. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this refreshing salad is perfect for a light lunch or an elegant starter. Serve it chilled to let the flavors meld beautifully. Perfect for meal prep or entertaining, this Shanghai Chicken Salad is a must-try for lovers of healthy, Asian-inspired recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

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 cup Carrots, julienned
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 medium Cucumber, julienned
• 3 stalks Green onions, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup Cilantro, chopped
• 0.5 cup Slivered almonds, toasted
• 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds, toasted
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken breast, Napa cabbage, carrots, red bell pepper, cucumber, green onions, cilantro, toasted almonds, and sesame seeds. Toss gently to mix the ingredients evenly.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, lime juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing. Adjust seasoning to taste if necessary.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss well to ensure everything is evenly coated.

Step 4

Cover the salad bowl and let it chill in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.

Step 5

Before serving, give the salad a final toss and garnish with additional toasted sesame seeds or cilantro if desired.

Step 6

Serve chilled and enjoy your fresh and flavorful Shanghai Chicken Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1944.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1731.0

Total Fat 72.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 405.6mg	0%
Sodium 2943.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 97.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.4g	0%
Total Sugars 50.6g
Protein 182.0g	0%

Vitamin D 5.6IU	0%
Calcium 896.0mg	0%
Iron 17.2mg	0%
Potassium 4485.6mg	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: 36.9%

Protein: 41.1%

Carbs: 22.0%