Description
A refreshing and vibrant Chinese Chicken Salad combining tender shredded chicken, crisp cabbage, crunchy almonds, and a tangy apple cider vinegar dressing with smoky smoked turkey bacon and fresh vegetables for a quick, flavorful, and protein-packed meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 3 cups thinly sliced napa or green cabbage
- 4 slices smoked turkey bacon, cut into small strips
- 1 cup thinly sliced carrots
- 1/2 cup slivered or chopped almonds
- 3 green onions, chopped
Dressing Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 2 tablespoons vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (natural)
- 1 teaspoon honey (natural)
- 1/4 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cook the chicken until tender and juicy by boiling, roasting, or using leftover chicken, then shred into bite-sized pieces.
- Chop the Vegetables: Thinly slice the cabbage, peel and julienne the carrots, and chop the green onions into consistent, bite-sized pieces for balanced flavor and texture.
- Cook the Smoked Turkey Bacon: Cut smoked turkey bacon into small strips and cook in a pan until crisp but not overly dry to add smoky richness.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk together apple cider vinegar, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, sesame oil, honey, and the natural gelling agent thoroughly until well combined.
- Combine Everything: In a large bowl, toss shredded chicken, chopped vegetables, cooked turkey bacon, and almonds with the dressing ensuring every ingredient is evenly coated for maximum flavor.
Notes
- Prep shredded chicken and chop vegetables ahead of time to speed up assembly.
- Use fresh, crisp cabbage and carrots for the best crunch.
- Add mild heat with seeds from fresh chili carefully.
- Lightly toast almonds for an enhanced nutty flavor and crunch.
- Toss salad just before serving to maintain veggie crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Chinese chicken salad, crunchy salad, apple cider vinegar dressing, protein salad, quick salad, gluten free salad
