Chinois Chicken Salad Recipe
Chinois Chicken Salad is a light and refreshing dish featuring tender sliced chicken combined with crisp cabbage and crunchy almonds, all tossed in a flavorful sesame dressing. This salad blends textures and tastes to create a perfect meal or side dish that’s easy to prepare and packed with Asian-inspired flavors.
- Author: Dana
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: Low Fat
Chicken
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, thinly sliced
Vegetables
- 2 cups shredded cabbage (green or a mix of green and purple)
Nuts
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons sesame dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- Slice Chicken: Begin by thinly slicing the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized strips or pieces to ensure easy mixing and eating.
- Prepare Vegetables: Shred the cabbage finely to create a crisp base for the salad.
- Toss Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the sliced chicken, shredded cabbage, and sliced almonds. Drizzle the sesame dressing over these ingredients, then toss everything together gently until evenly coated.
- Serve: Plate the salad immediately for best texture, or refrigerate for up to an hour to let the flavors meld before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken breast with rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- For added freshness, toss in sliced green onions or chopped cilantro.
- Use toasted almonds for a nuttier flavor and crunch.
- Adjust the amount of sesame dressing to taste.
- This salad is best served chilled or at room temperature.
Keywords: Chinois Chicken Salad, Asian chicken salad, sesame dressing salad, healthy chicken salad, crunchy cabbage salad