Chicken Salad

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A vibrant Asian-inspired salad with a tangy sesame-ginger dressing
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This refreshing chicken salad combines tender shredded chicken with crisp yellow beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, and sharp red onion. The star of the dish is the bright, balanced dressing made from rice vinegar, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and fresh ginger. It offers a delightful mix of textures and flavors’savory, sweet, and tangy all at once. Perfect for a light lunch, a healthy side dish for dinner, or a make-ahead meal for picnics. ItâÂÂs quick to assemble, requires no cooking beyond prepping the chicken, and delivers a restaurant-quality taste with minimal effort. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for maximum flavor impact.

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Chicken Salad

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Calories: 132.2

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This refreshing chicken salad combines tender shredded chicken with crisp yellow beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, and sharp red onion. The star of the dish is the bright, balanced dressing made from rice vinegar, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and fresh ginger. It offers a delightful mix of textures and flavors&# 226;€”savory, sweet, and tangy all at once. Perfect for a light lunch, a healthy side dish for dinner, or a make-ahead meal for picnics. It’s quick to assemble, requires no cooking beyond prepping the chicken, and delivers a restaurant-quality taste with minimal effort. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for maximum flavor impact.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced ginger, and brown sugar until the sugar is fully dissolved.
  2. Place the shredded cooked chicken, blanched yellow beans, halved cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetables.
  4. Toss gently but thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding a pinch of salt or pepper if desired.
  6. Serve immediately as a main dish or side, or refrigerate for up to two hours to let the flavors meld before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 132.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.9g11%
Saturated Fat 1.7g9%
Cholesterol 22.2mg8%
Sodium 238.2mg10%
Total Carbohydrate 6.7g3%
Dietary Fiber 1.4g6%
Sugars 3.8g
Protein 8.0g16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken, salad, asian, sesame, ginger, vinegar, healthy, light, lunch, vegetables, soy sauce, quick, easy, fresh, no-cook, shredded chicken, yellow beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, dressing
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