Whole30 Asian Style Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with bold flavors, this Whole30 Asian Style Salad is a vibrant and nourishing dish that's perfect for clean eating. Packed with colorful veggies like red cabbage, crisp bell peppers, and carrots, this salad combines the satisfying crunch of sliced almonds and sesame seeds with the tender, protein-rich goodness of shredded chicken breast. Tossed in a tangy and savory homemade dressing made with lime juice, coconut aminos, and toasted sesame oil, this gluten-free and dairy-free recipe keeps your meals wholesome without sacrificing flavor. Finished with creamy avocado and fresh cilantro, it's a satisfying make-ahead option for meal prepping or a quick lunch that’s ready in just 25 minutes. Whether you're following Whole30, paleo, or simply looking for a healthy, Asian-inspired salad, this standout recipe is sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or kale)
• 1 cup Red cabbage, thinly sliced
• 1 medium Carrot, julienned or shredded
• 1 small Cucumber, sliced
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 3 stalks Green onions, sliced
• 1 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 cup Almonds, sliced (or whole, roughly chopped)
• 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded
• 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
• 1 large Avocado, sliced
• 1 large Lime, juiced
• 3 tablespoons Coconut aminos
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, red cabbage, carrot, cucumber, red bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro.

Step 2

Add the shredded chicken breast to the salad mixture.

Step 3

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lime juice, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, sea salt, and black pepper until well combined to make the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl and toss everything well to ensure an even coating.

Step 5

Top the salad with the sliced or chopped almonds and sesame seeds.

Step 6

Gently mix in the avocado slices, being careful not to mash them.

Step 7

Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1865.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1649.1

Total Fat 74.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 405.6mg	0%
Sodium 2575.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 87.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 38.7g	0%
Total Sugars 33.1g
Protein 170.8g	0%

Vitamin D 5.6IU	0%
Calcium 537.0mg	0%
Iron 19.7mg	0%
Potassium 4929.0mg	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: 39.4%

Protein: 40.0%

Carbs: 20.5%