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Asian Chicken Crunch Salad

This Asian Chicken Crunch Salad is a fresh, colorful meal packed with tender chicken, crisp cabbage, crunchy vegetables, toasted almonds, and crispy wonton strips, all tossed in a homemade sesame-ginger dressing. Inspired by a classic Asian chicken salad recipe and Chinese chicken salad recipe, this healthy and satisfying Asian salad is perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep. Complete with an easy Chinese chicken salad dressing recipe, it's a delicious way to enjoy wholesome healthy food with bold flavors and irresistible crunch.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Salad
  • 2 cooked chicken breasts sliced or shredded
  • 4 cups green cabbage shredded
  • 2 cups purple cabbage shredded
  • 1 cup carrots julienned
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • ½ cup shelled edamame
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds toasted
  • ¼ cup crispy wonton strips or crunchy chow mein noodles
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • For the Dressing
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine green cabbage, purple cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, green onions, edamame, cilantro, and cooked chicken.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, sesame oil, olive oil, soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, and lime juice until smooth.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat all ingredients evenly.
  4. Sprinkle with toasted almonds, sesame seeds, and crispy wonton strips or chow mein noodles just before serving.
  5. Toss lightly again and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Rotisserie chicken is a great time-saving option.
  • Add the crunchy toppings just before serving to keep them crisp.
  • For a spicy kick, mix a little sriracha or chili garlic sauce into the dressing.
  • Substitute tamari for soy sauce to make the salad gluten-free (along with gluten-free crunchy toppings).
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