Description
A refreshing Vietnamese-inspired chicken salad packed with crunchy cabbage, crisp vegetables, fresh herbs, roasted peanuts, and a tangy lime dressing that delivers bold flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 4 cups thinly sliced green cabbage
- 2 medium carrots, julienned
- 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/2 cup chopped roasted peanuts
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small red chili, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, honey, garlic, red chili, vegetable oil, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Place the shredded chicken, cabbage, carrots, cucumber, mint, and cilantro into a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Let the salad rest for 10 minutes so the flavors can blend together.
- Top with chopped roasted peanuts just before serving.
- Serve chilled with extra lime wedges if desired.
Notes
- Add the peanuts just before serving to keep them crunchy.
- Rotisserie chicken works well as a quick shortcut.
- Store the dressing separately if making ahead for meal prep.
- Adjust the chili level depending on your preferred spice level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Vietnamese chicken salad, crunchy chicken salad, healthy salad recipe, cabbage chicken salad, fresh herb salad, easy chicken salad, Asian inspired salad