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Vietnamese Chicken Salad

This Vietnamese Chicken Salad is a vibrant dish that combines crunchy vegetables and tender chicken tossed in a zesty lime dressing. It’s perfect for any occasion!

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups green cabbage, shredded
  • 2 mini Persian cucumbers, shredded or julienned
  • 1 medium carrot, shredded or julienned
  • ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons peanuts, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (or white vinegar)
  • ¼ cup fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice (juice from 1 lime)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon crushed pepper or Thai red chili (or to taste)

Instructions

  • Shred cabbage, cucumbers, carrot, red onion, and bell pepper.
  • Combine all prepared vegetables in a mixing bowl with shredded chicken and cilantro.
  • Whisk together vinegar, fish sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, sugar, garlic, and peppers in a separate bowl.
  • Pour dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
  • Top with crushed peanuts before serving.

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken for a quick alternative.
Adjust crushed pepper or chili to control the spice level.

  • Author: jesseca
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Tossing
  • Cuisine: Vietnamese

Nutrition

  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 6
  • Sodium: 800
  • Fat: 10
  • Saturated Fat: 1
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 16
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 16
  • Cholesterol: 50