This refreshing salad combines tender poached chicken with crisp bok choy, carrots, and green onions. The star of the dish is the unique tahini dressing, blended with Chinese hot oil, soy sauce, and red wine vinegar for a creamy yet spicy kick. It offers a delightful contrast of textures and flavors, perfect for a light lunch or a healthy side dish. The dressing is served on the side, allowing everyone to adjust the spice level to their liking. It&# 226;ÂÂs a quick, no-cook assembly meal that brings bright, zesty flavors to the table.
Vietnamese Chicken Salad With Tahini Sauce
Description
This refreshing salad combines tender poached chicken with crisp bok choy, carrots, and green onions. The star of the dish is the unique tahini dressing, blended with Chinese hot oil, soy sauce, and red wine vinegar for a creamy yet spicy kick. It offers a delightful contrast of textures and flavors, perfect for a light lunch or a healthy side dish. The dressing is served on the side, allowing everyone to adjust the spice level to their liking. It&# 226;ÂÂs a quick, no-cook assembly meal that brings bright, zesty flavors to the table.Ingredients
Directions
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Poach or grill the chicken breasts until fully cooked through.
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Allow the chicken to cool completely, then slice into thin strips.
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Peel the carrot and cut it into thin matchsticks (julienne).
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Trim and slice the green onions into thin rounds or strips.
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Shred the bok choy into bite-sized pieces.
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In a large bowl, toss together the sliced chicken, carrots, green onions, and bok choy.
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In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, peanut oil, soy sauce, red wine vinegar, sugar, minced garlic, and Chinese hot oil until smooth.
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Serve the salad in individual bowls with the tahini dressing on the side.
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Sprinkle crushed peanuts over the salad before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 82.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 1.8g3%
- Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
- Cholesterol 42.5mg15%
- Sodium 37.0mg2%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 15.5g31%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
The dressing is quite spicy due to the Chinese hot oil. Adjust the amount of hot oil to suit your heat preference.
Serve the dressing on the side so diners can control the level of spice and creaminess in each bite.
For a crunchier texture, ensure the vegetables are very thinly sliced.
Store leftover dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Stir well before using as separation may occur.
