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Vietnamese Chicken Salad

Refreshing Vietnamese Chicken Salad for a Healthy Twist

Experience the vibrant flavors of Vietnamese Chicken Salad, a healthy dish packed with fresh vegetables and herbs.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 440

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Cut into thin batons.
  • 4 cups Wombok Cabbage (Napa Cabbage) Finely shredded.
  • 1 medium Red Onion Very finely sliced.
  • 1 medium Red Capsicum (Bell Pepper) Finely sliced.
  • 1 medium Cucumber Finely sliced into half moons.
  • 1 medium Carrot Peeled and julienned.
  • 1 small Chili (optional) Julienne cut.
  • 1 cup Mint Leaves Roughly torn.
  • 1 cup Coriander (Cilantro) Tightly packed leaves.
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Lime Juice
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Fish Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Canola Oil
  • 1 tablespoon White Sugar
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Minced Chili
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Peanuts Roasted, unsalted, and finely chopped.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Jar
  • salad tongs

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a medium jar, combine lime juice, rice vinegar, fish sauce, canola oil, white sugar, minced garlic, and minced chili. Secure the lid tightly and shake for about 30 seconds until well blended. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add the finely shredded wombok cabbage, sliced red onion, red capsicum, cucumber half-moons, and julienned carrot. Toss gently to create an even mix.
  3. Pour half of the prepared dressing over the salad mixture. Toss all ingredients well until evenly coated. Allow to rest for 5 minutes.
  4. Just before serving, toss the salad again and adjust the dressing as desired.
  5. Transfer to a serving platter or individual bowls and sprinkle with chopped roasted peanuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1salad bowlCalories: 440kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh herbs and prepare the vegetables just before serving to maintain their crispness.

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