Crispy Asian Chicken Salad with Crunchy Rice Noodles
_____Ingredients:_____
– 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
– 4 cups mixed greens (such as romaine, spinach, and arugula)
– 1 cup shredded red cabbage
– 1 cup shredded carrots
– 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
– 3 green onions, chopped
– 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
– 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
– 1 cup crispy rice noodles
**For the Dressing:**
– 1/4 cup soy sauce
– 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
– 1 tablespoon sesame oil
– 1 tablespoon honey
– 1 tablespoon lime juice
– 1 teaspoon grated ginger
– 1 clove garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional, for spice)
_____Directions:_____
1. In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, shredded red cabbage, shredded carrots, red bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro.
2. Add the shredded chicken and chopped roasted peanuts to the salad.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, lime juice, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sriracha if using, to make the dressing.
4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
5. Top the salad with crispy rice noodles just before serving to maintain their crunch.
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 0 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes
Kcal: 350 kcal | Servings: 4 servings