Temperatures are rising and there is nothing better than a delicious crisp salad on a hot summer day! This Asian chicken salad is full of so many fresh and bright flavors and it takes only about 5 minutes to whip up – it is one of my go to salads for a quick, but super delicious lunch or dinner.
Asian Chicken Salad with a Peanut Lime Vinaigrette
- Yield: 2 large salads
Ingredients
For the dressing
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon creamy almond or peanut butter
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt + pepper
For the salad
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- ¼ cup thinly sliced green onion
- ¼ cup almond slivers
- 1 – 6 ounce rotisserie chicken breast, shredded
Note: you can buy pre-shredded cabbage at almost any grocery store, just look for the coleslaw mixes. Also, both Tom Thumb and Central Market sell pre-shredded carrots and cooked rotisserie chickens.
Instructions
For the dressing
- Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth
For the salad
- Divide all ingredients between 2 large bowls and toss with dressing
