Description
Zesty Asian Citrus Chicken Crunch Salad brings bold flavors from tangy mandarin oranges and crisp vegetables. Crunchy almonds and tender marinated chicken create a refreshing meal that delivers complex textures and delightful Asian-inspired taste sensations you will savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
Vegetables and Fruits:
- 3 cups thinly sliced Napa cabbage
- 1 cup thinly sliced red cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup thinly sliced sugar snap peas
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup mandarin orange segments, drained
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Garnish and Nuts:
- ⅓ cup (0.33 cups) toasted slivered almonds
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Dressing:
- ¼ cup (4 tablespoons) unseasoned rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Combine shredded chicken, cabbage, carrots, and green onions in a spacious mixing vessel, creating a vibrant foundation for the salad.
- Prepare the zesty dressing by vigorously whisking together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic until the mixture becomes smooth and well-integrated.
- Pour the aromatic dressing over the salad ingredients, using tongs or salad servers to thoroughly coat each component, ensuring an even distribution of flavors.
- Gently incorporate fresh orange segments, roughly chopped cilantro leaves, and toasted sliced almonds into the salad, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Finish the dish by delicately sprinkling toasted sesame seeds across the top, providing a delightful crunch and visual appeal to the Asian citrus chicken crunch salad.
Notes
- Prep ahead by marinating chicken in citrus dressing for deeper flavor infusion.
- Chop ingredients uniformly to ensure balanced texture and even distribution in each bite.
- Toast almonds separately to enhance their nutty crunch and prevent salad from getting soggy.
- Zest oranges before slicing to maximize citrus essence throughout the dish.
- Chill serving plates beforehand to keep salad crisp and refreshing during serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg