Chinese Chicken Salad

This Chinese Chicken Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish, packed with colorful vegetables and tender chicken, all tossed in a light sesame dressing. It's a perfect healthy lunch option that is both satisfying and nutritious.

Ingredients

• Cooked chicken breast, shredded - 200 grams
• Mixed salad greens (e.g., romaine, spinach) - 4 cups
• Red bell pepper, thinly sliced - 1 medium
• Carrot, grated - 1 medium
• Cucumber, thinly sliced - 1 medium
• Green onions, chopped - 2 stalks
• Fresh cilantro, chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Honey - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, shredded chicken, red bell pepper, carrot, cucumber, green onions, and cilantro.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until everything is well coated.
4. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top for garnish.
5. Serve immediately or chill for 10 minutes before serving for enhanced flavors.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from chicken, aiding muscle repair and growth.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables, promoting overall health.

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