What a wonderful way to cool off on a hot summer day with our Oriental Chicken Salad! This carb-free salad features fresh veggies and a delicious dressing made with ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Perfect as an appetizer or main meal, this Oriental Chicken Salad is a must-try.
Oriental Chicken Salad: Fresh & Flavorful
Ingredients
- Shredded Carrots - 1 cup
- Shredded Romaine or Iceberg Lettuce - 3 cups
- Thinly Sliced Red and Yellow Bell Peppers - 1 cup
- Green Onions, Thinly Sliced - 1/2 cup
- Slivered Almonds - 1/2 cup
- Sesame Seeds - 1 tablespoon
- *Chicken Breasts, Skinless, Cooked (either baked, roasted, or poached) - 3 pieces
Dressing
- Garlic, Crushed - 2 cloves
- Ginger, Crushed - 1 1/2 teaspoon
- Rice Vinegar - 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons
- Honey - 1 1/2 tablespoons
- Soy Sauce - 1/8 cup
- Sesame Oil - 1 tablespoon
- Sunflower Oil - 1/4 cup
- Mayonnaise - 1/4 cup
- Dijon Mustard - 1 teaspoon
- Salt to taste
Steps
- Step 1
Make Your Dressing:
Mix your mayonnaise and mustard in a medium sized bowl until well blended. Set aside.
- Step 2
In a blender, or using a whisk, add all ingredients of the dressing with the mayonnaise and mustard and blend / mix well. Set aside.
- Step 3
Assemble Your Oriental Chicken Salad
Cut your chicken breasts into cubes. Set aside.
- Step 4
Combine the rest of the salad ingredients except the sesame seeds in your serving bowl.
- Step 5
Add half of the dressing to your salad ingredients and gently mix into the salad.
- Step 6
Add the sesame seeds to the salad.
- Step 7
Serve with the rest of the salad dressing on the side.
Tip
*To poach your chicken, cover chicken with water in a stock pot, add 1 teaspoon of white pepper seeds, lemon rind of one lemon, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and boil, covered, under high heat for 20-30 minutes. Take chicken out and let it cool, discard everything else.
Note
- For an extra burst of flavor, consider chilling the salad and dressing separately before serving. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully and gives the salad a refreshing taste that’s perfect for a hot day. Enjoy this Oriental Chicken Salad as a vibrant and satisfying appetizer or main meal.
- If you enjoyed this Oriental Chicken Salad, you might also try the Tropical Papaya Shrimp Salad: Fresh and Healthy.
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