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Vietnamese Chicken Salad: A Fresh, Flavorful Delight!

A fresh and flavorful Vietnamese Chicken Salad that combines shredded chicken with crisp vegetables and a tangy dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 2 cups cabbage finely shredded
  • 1 cup carrots grated
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint chopped
  • 1/4 cup green onions sliced
  • 1/4 cup roasted peanuts chopped
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cabbage, carrots, red bell pepper, cilantro, mint, green onions, and roasted peanuts. Toss gently to mix all the ingredients evenly.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes until the sugar is dissolved.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss well to coat all the ingredients.
  4. Let the salad sit for about 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  5. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 24gFat: 14gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For a vegetarian option, substitute the chicken with tofu or chickpeas.
  • Add sliced avocado for extra creaminess and healthy fats.

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