Description
This Shredded Chicken Cabbage Salad is a refreshing, healthy dish that combines crunchy Napa cabbage, red cabbage, and carrots with tender shredded chicken breast. Tossed in a flavorful peanut dressing and garnished with toasted almonds, it’s a satisfying meal or side dish with a perfect balance of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
½ Napa cabbage, thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
¼ small red cabbage, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
2 medium carrots, grated (about 1 cup)
3 green onions, thinly sliced
¼ cup minced cilantro
2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
3 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted
1 lime, juiced
3 tablespoons natural peanut butter
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
3 teaspoons agave nectar or honey
2 teaspoons fish sauce
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the Napa cabbage, red cabbage, grated carrots, green onions, cilantro, and shredded chicken.
- In a small glass bowl, whisk together the lime juice, peanut butter, soy sauce, agave nectar, fish sauce, rice vinegar, and chili garlic sauce until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Garnish with toasted slivered almonds and serve immediately.
Notes
- Add More Protein: You can add extra protein by including grilled shrimp, tofu, or edamame in place of the chicken for a vegetarian version.
- Spicy Version: Add more chili garlic sauce or diced fresh chilies for an extra spicy kick.
- Noodles: For a heartier version, toss the salad with cooked soba noodles or rice noodles to make it more filling.
- Vegan Version: Use a plant-based protein (like tofu or tempeh) and substitute the honey with agave nectar to make it vegan-friendly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (as chicken is pre-cooked)
- Category: Main Dish, Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
