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Asian Chopped Chicken Salad

Asian Chopped Chicken Salad

The ultimate crunchy and refreshing dish, Asian Chopped Chicken Salad combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a tangy dressing. It's the perfect easy weeknight dinner that satisfies your cravings!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Side Dishes
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon miso paste
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 cups napa cabbage (shredded)
  • 1 celery stalk (chopped or julienned)
  • 1 cup carrots (julienned)
  • 1 red bell pepper (julienned)
  • 1 cup edamame
  • ½ English cucumber (julienned)
  • 2 cups chicken breasts (fully cooked, chopped)
  • ¼ cup toasted sesame seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Grater
  • Chef's Knife
  • Food Processor

Method
 

  1. First make the dressing by adding all ingredients to a blender or food processor and pulse a few times until creamy, about 30 seconds. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  2. I julienned all the vegetables, but you could also chop them if preferred. In a large bowl, add the napa cabbage, celery, carrots, red bell pepper, edamame, cucumber, chicken breast and toss everything well together.
  3. Add the sesame seeds, cilantro and the prepared dressing, then toss everything well together again. Season with salt and pepper if needed.
  4. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Tip 1: To julienne vegetables, cut them into long, thin strips, like matchsticks.
  • Tip 2: I used pre-cooked chicken for this recipe. If you’re using raw chicken breast, season with salt and pepper and bake for 20 minutes at 400F.
  • Tip 3: Miso paste is a traditional Japanese seasoning made by fermenting soybeans with salt, rice, barley and other ingredients.
  • Tip 4: If you cannot find miso paste, you can just omit it from the dressing or add a bit of fish sauce to the dressing.