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Vietnamese Chicken Salad

Bright and Crunchy Vietnamese Chicken Salad You’ll Love

Enjoy a refreshing Vietnamese Chicken Salad packed with vibrant veggies and zesty flavors for a delightful meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken consider using leftover roast chicken for ease
  • 4 cups Wombok Cabbage (Napa Cabbage) replace with iceberg lettuce for a milder variation
  • 1 medium Red Onion slice finely for even distribution of flavor
  • 1 medium Red Capsicum (Bell Pepper) cut into thin batons for great texture
  • 1 medium Cucumbers slice into half-moons and remove seeds for best flavor
  • 1 medium Carrot julienne to elevate the salad's presentation
  • 1 medium Chilli optional; deseed and julienne for less heat
  • 1 cup Mint Leaves tear leaves roughly to release aromatic oils
  • 1 cup Coriander/Cilantro Leaves tightly pack them when measuring
For the Dressing
  • 1 lime Lime Juice always use fresh for the most zesty taste
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar can substitute with more lime juice if needed
  • 2 tablespoons Fish Sauce swap with light soy sauce for a vegetarian alternative
  • 3 tablespoons Canola Oil feel free to use vegetable or peanut oil
  • 1 tablespoon White Sugar adjust depending on your preference
  • 2 cloves Garlic finely mince to maximize its aromatic potential
  • 1 chilli Red Chilli minced; optional for an extra layer of heat in the dressing
  • ¼ cup Peanuts ensure they are roasted and unsalted for best results

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • medium jar
  • salad tongs

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium jar, combine fresh lime juice, rice vinegar, fish sauce, canola oil, sugar, minced garlic, and optional red chilli. Secure the lid and shake vigorously until the sugar dissolves and everything is well blended. Let the dressing rest at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded wombok cabbage, cooked chicken, finely sliced red onion, red capsicum, cucumbers, julienned carrot, and optionally the deseeded chilli. Toss these ingredients gently with your hands.
  3. Drizzle half of the prepared dressing over the mixed salad ingredients and toss everything together thoroughly. Let the salad sit for 5 minutes.
  4. Before serving, pour the remaining dressing over the salad and toss again to ensure an even coating. Adjust seasoning as needed and sprinkle chopped peanuts on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 22gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Serve the salad immediately for the best texture and freshness. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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