Description
This Crunchy Thai Chicken Salad is bursting with flavor, texture, and vibrant color. Loaded with crisp cabbage, juicy rotisserie chicken, fresh veggies, and tossed in a zesty ginger-sesame dressing—it’s a perfect, refreshing meal for busy weeknights or a light lunch any day of the week.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
4 cups shredded napa cabbage
3 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie recommended)
2 cups grated or matchstick carrots
1 red bell pepper, julienned
1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
½ cup green onions, chopped
½ cup wonton crisps or chopped peanuts
For the Ginger-Sesame Dressing:
3 Tbsp rice vinegar
2 Tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp honey
1 Tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and minced
2 tsp toasted sesame oil
3 Tbsp olive oil
Instructions
In a small jar or container with a tight-fitting lid, add all the dressing ingredients. Shake vigorously until well combined. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the napa cabbage, shredded chicken, carrots, bell pepper, cilantro, and green onions.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Top with wonton crisps or chopped peanuts just before serving for that perfect crunch.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Want extra protein? Add edamame or tofu for a plant-based boost.
Make it ahead: Store the salad and dressing separately to keep the crunch intact.
Feel free to swap napa cabbage with romaine or a slaw mix.
Add a squeeze of lime for extra brightness!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Salad , Lunch
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg