Description
A fresh, crunchy Chinese Chicken Salad featuring tender shredded chicken, smoky turkey bacon, crisp cabbage mix, and vibrant veggies tossed in a zesty natural dressing. Perfect for a quick, healthy meal that balances textures and flavors with a satisfying nutty crunch and toasted sesame seed garnish.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded
- 4 slices smoked turkey bacon, crisped and crumbled
Vegetables
- 2 cups cabbage mix (green and purple), thinly sliced
- 1 cup carrots, julienne cut
- 1 cup romaine or butter lettuce, chopped
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
Nuts and Seeds
- 1/4 cup sliced or slivered almonds, toasted
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Dressing (natural)
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (natural)
- 1 tablespoon honey (natural)
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger (natural)
- 1/2 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken and Turkey Bacon: Cook chicken breasts in a skillet with a little olive oil until golden and cooked through. Allow to cool, then shred the meat. In the same or separate pan, crisp the smoked turkey bacon until nicely browned, then crumble into bite-sized pieces.
- Chop and Prepare Vegetables: Thinly slice the green and purple cabbage, julienne the carrots, chop the lettuce, and slice the green onions to create a colorful mix of textures and shapes for the salad.
- Make the Dressing (natural): Whisk together apple cider vinegar, toasted sesame oil, soy sauce (natural), honey (natural), freshly grated ginger (natural), and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) until well combined for a bright and tangy flavor.
- Combine and Toss: In a large mixing bowl, add shredded chicken, turkey bacon pieces, chopped vegetables, and toasted almonds. Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss thoroughly until everything is evenly coated and vibrant.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top for extra crunch and flavor. Serve immediately to enjoy optimal freshness and texture.
Notes
- Use fresh vegetables and properly cooked chicken for best flavor and texture.
- Toast almonds and sesame seeds to enhance their aroma and taste.
- Adjust the acidity of the dressing by balancing apple cider vinegar and honey to your preference.
- Add turkey bacon just before serving to keep it crispy.
- Chop vegetables ahead of time but toss with dressing right before serving to maintain crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chinese Chicken Salad, healthy salad, crunchy salad, chicken salad with bacon, zesty dressing, Asian salad
