Ingredients
Dressing
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 ½ tablespoons finely minced fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Salad
- 5 cups shredded napa cabbage (green cabbage or romaine lettuce can be substituted)
- 2 cups shredded red cabbage
- 2 ½ cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup julienne-cut or shredded carrots
- ⅔ cup sliced almonds (or dry roasted peanuts or cashews)
- 4 green onions, chopped
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a medium bowl or a liquid measuring cup, combine rice vinegar, low sodium soy sauce, extra virgin olive oil, toasted sesame oil, honey, finely minced fresh ginger, and minced garlic. Whisk all ingredients thoroughly until the dressing is well emulsified and set it aside to allow the flavors to meld.
- Prepare the salad base: In a large salad bowl, mix together shredded napa cabbage, shredded red cabbage, shredded cooked chicken, thinly sliced red bell pepper, julienned or shredded carrots, sliced almonds, chopped green onions, and chopped fresh cilantro, ensuring even distribution of all ingredients.
- Toss with dressing and serve: Gradually pour the prepared dressing over the salad, tossing continuously to coat the ingredients evenly. Add dressing a little at a time according to your preference for moisture and flavor. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh, crunchy texture and vibrant flavors at their best.
Notes
- Substitute napa cabbage with green cabbage or romaine lettuce if desired.
- Use dry roasted peanuts or cashews instead of sliced almonds for different nutty flavors.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or drizzle with sriracha sauce.
- This salad is best served immediately but can be refrigerated for up to 1 day; dress just before serving to maintain crunchiness.
- Shredded cooked chicken can be replaced with rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Chinese
