Suitable for Gluten-Free diets. Post also includes Weight Watchers points. Bonus points for the fact that it will be so much better because it is healthier, tastier and YOU know exactly what YOU put in it. This crunchy Chinese Chicken Salad is fresh, packed with fresh colourful vegetables and is immensely adaptable in that you can add more vegetables to your taste. Plus I love the tangy, flavourful, easy to whip up Asian Salad Dressing that can be made in just a min using pantry staples.
Why You Will Love It
A great way to use up leftover chicken. Packed with colourful good for the family vegetables. Prep ahead friendly for the refrigerator. Versatile and easy to substitute ingredients to your taste. Budget friendly and super quick to whip up.
Ok so ready whip up the easiest Asian Salad Recipe? Then go grab all the lovely ingredients from your pantry / fridge and come back so I can show you…
How to Make Chinese Chicken Salad
This salad is so easy to make. First you make your Asian Salad Dressing, then you make your Asian Chicken Salad.
Part 1. Make your Chinese Chicken Salad Dressing
Making your Chinese Chicken Salad Dressing is literally the easiest thing ever.
Step 1. Place all the ingredients into a small bowl, and mix for a few seconds until combined. Step 2. Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to a week.
Simples, right?
Part 2. Make your Asian Chicken Salad
For the best results, assemble this just before serving.
Step 1. Simply add all the ingredients to a bowl and toss. Step 2. The add half the salad dressing and mix, test and add more till you are satisfied. Step 3. Serve.
Tips for Making Chinese Chicken Salad
This salad is sooo versatile. A few tips:
Make sure you squeeze the liquid out of the carrots so that you don’t get excess liquid diluting that lovely salad dressing. Use a mandolin to julienne your vegetables, but you can use a knife / grater if you don’t have one. You can use turkey instead of chicken if you would prefer. Add more chicken or veggies to your taste.
Meal Prep And Make Ahead
Prep Ahead
Feel free to prep the chicken a few days ahead of time and keep it in the fridge. Here is an easy recipe for cooked chicken, like Instant Pot Chicken Breast The salad dressing can last for up to a week in the fridge. For a crunchier salad, add the Asian Salad Dressing just before serving. You can add the dressing a f ew hours beforehand – but the salad will lose its crunch.
Save Time
Use a bag of pre shredded veggies. Use store bought cooked chicken. Start with store bought cooked noodles.
Feed A Crowd
Easily Double or triple to feed a crowd. You can bulk it out with more veggies or noodles.
Recipe Variations
Chinese Chicken Cabbage Salad
To make this a Chinese Chicken Cabbage Salad, simply replace the noodles with some more shredded cabbages. Easy peasy.
Chinese Chicken Salad With Ramen Noodles
To make this a Chinese Chicken Salad With Ramen Noodles, simply replace the rice noodles with cooked ramen noodles.
Is Chinese Chicken Salad Gluten-Free?
Great question. This one is gluten-free as it used gluten-free rice noodles and tamari soy sauce. Just make sure all your ingredients are gluten-free too.
What Type Of Cabbage for Chinese Chicken Salad?
Most Chinese Chicken Salads use Napa cabbage. Personally, I prefer red cabbage, but you can try both and see what you prefer. Enough chat from me, folks. Enjoy your delicious and easy-to-make Chinese Chicken Salad!!
More Salad Recipes
Southern Grape Salad. Cucumber Tomato Salad. Pea Salad. Roasted Cauliflower Salad.
Weight Watchers Points in Chinese Chicken Salad
If you use cooked chicken breast, there are:
4 Freestyle points per serving 7 PointsPlus points per serving
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