Shredded Chicken Salad

This Shredded Chicken Salad is a light and refreshing dish, combining tender chicken with crisp vegetables and a tangy sesame dressing. Perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner, it brings a burst of flavors and textures to your plate.

Ingredients

• Cooked chicken breast, shredded - 200 grams
• Cucumber, julienned - 1 medium (about 200 grams)
• Carrot, grated - 1 medium (about 100 grams)
• Red bell pepper, thinly sliced - 1 medium (about 150 grams)
• Spring onions, chopped - 2 stalks
• Coriander leaves, chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Honey - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, cucumber, carrot, red bell pepper, and spring onions.
2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
3. Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture, and toss well to combine.
4. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.
5. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

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

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