Description
Healthy Asian chicken crunch salad is a vibrant, high-protein dish packed with colorful veggies, tender chicken, and a sweet-savory sesame dressing. It’s fresh, filling, and full of texture—perfect for meal prep, lunch, or a light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 2 cups shredded napa or green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup edamame (shelled and cooked)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds or chopped peanuts (optional)
- For the sesame dressing:
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp sriracha or chili sauce (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, shredded cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, edamame, green onions, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth and emulsified.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle with almonds or peanuts before serving for added crunch.
- Serve immediately or chill for 15–30 minutes for best flavor.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken or leftover grilled chicken for convenience.
- Substitute sunflower seeds or cashews for a nut-free option.
- Make it vegan by using tofu or tempeh instead of chicken and maple syrup instead of honey.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Dressing can be made ahead and stored separately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Asian chicken salad, healthy crunch salad, sesame chicken salad, high protein lunch, cabbage chicken salad