Description
A delightful fusion of flavors and textures, this salad features tender shredded chicken, creamy chickpeas, and crunchy cabbage with subtle hints of sesame oil and soy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups chopped cabbage
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup roasted cashews
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chickpeas, chopped cabbage, green onions, and roasted cashews.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for a few hours to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
This salad can be customized with different nuts or seeds, and can be made vegan by replacing chicken with marinated tofu or tempeh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 30mg