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Chinese Chicken Salad with Asian Peanut Salad Dressing Recipe

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A vibrant and crunchy Chinese Chicken Salad tossed in a rich and flavorful Asian Peanut Salad Dressing, combining shredded chicken, fresh vegetables, and an addictive peanut sauce for a satisfying and easy meal.

Ingredients

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Asian Peanut Salad Dressing

  • 2 1/2 tbsp peanut butter
  • 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp canola oil (or vegetable, grapeseed, or peanut oil)
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp + Sriracha (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp + 2 tsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1 – 1 1/2 tbsp water (or lime juice)
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 tsp freshly grated ginger

Salad

  • 1 1/2 cups Chinese cabbage / Napa cabbage, shredded
  • 1 cup red cabbage, shredded
  • 1 1/2 cups carrots, julienned (pre-shredded carrots can be used)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 1/2 cups bean sprouts
  • 1 shallot / green onion / scallion, finely sliced on the diagonal
  • 1/4 cup peanuts, roughly chopped
  • 1/4+ cups crunchy fried noodles (such as Changs)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dressing: In a jug or small bowl, combine peanut butter, toasted sesame oil, canola oil, soy sauce, Sriracha, honey, rice wine vinegar, minced garlic, and freshly grated ginger. Add 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons of water (or lime juice) gradually to adjust the consistency until it is thick and gloopy. Taste and add more Sriracha for spiciness or a pinch of salt if needed, but avoid adding more soy sauce to keep balance.
  2. Assemble the Salad: Place shredded Chinese cabbage, red cabbage, julienned carrots, shredded cooked chicken, bean sprouts, and most of the finely sliced shallots into a large mixing bowl, reserving some shallots for garnish.
  3. Toss and Serve: Drizzle the prepared peanut dressing over the salad ingredients and toss everything together gently to coat evenly. Transfer to a serving bowl or platter, then garnish with the reserved crunchy fried noodles, roughly chopped peanuts, and the remaining shallots. Serve immediately for best texture and freshness.

Notes

  • Use pre-shredded carrots to save prep time if desired.
  • Adjust the Sriracha quantity to suit your preferred spice level.
  • If you want a tangier dressing, substitute water with lime juice.
  • Keep some crunchy fried noodles and peanuts aside for garnish to maintain textural contrast.
  • This salad is best served fresh to keep the noodles crunchy.

Keywords: Chinese chicken salad, Asian peanut dressing, Chinese cabbage salad, healthy chicken salad, crunchy Asian salad

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