| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 28 min |
| Prep: | 18 min |
| Cook: | 10 min |
| Yield: | 4 to 6 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 large carrot, peeled
- 3 cups shredded napa cabbage, from 1 small cabbage
- 3 cups shredded romaine lettuce, from 1 small lettuce
- 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and deveined, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh Thai basil leaves or fresh mint leaves, chopped** see Cook’s Note
- 2 cups thinly sliced store-bought rotisserie chicken (about 2 small chicken breasts)
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted** see Cook’s Note
- 1 tablespoon toasted white or black sesame seeds*
- 1/4 cup peanut or vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar*
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, optional
Instructions
- 1/2 cup chow mein noodles, for garnish
- For the salad: Using a vegetable peeler, shave the carrot and add to a large salad bowl. Stir in the cabbage, lettuce, pepper, Thai basil, chicken, almonds, and sesame seeds.
- For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, if using.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well. Garnish with the chow mein noodles and serve.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 374 |
| Total Fat | 25 grams |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5 grams |
| Cholesterol | 36 milligrams |
| Sodium | 349 milligrams |
| Carbohydrates | 19 grams |
| Dietary Fiber | 8 grams |
| Protein | 21 grams |
| Sugar | 9 grams |
Reviews
Nice and easy
I used honey instead of sugar
I used honey instead of sugar
Awesome salad, absolutely love the flavor!
I think the dressing needs more sugar, you need more chicken, and you need less mint
Super simple, easy to find ingredients, and tasty year round.
Delicious and my picky partner liked it too!
Very good but adding fresh grated ginger takes it over the top!
I added Mandarin oranges to this, and it was INCREDIBLE!! Over all, this salad is delish!
Absolutely light, flavorful, and filling. A few tweaks: instead of vegetable oil, I used sesame oil. The added nuttiness transforms any recipe. Like a previous reviewer suggested, I added peanut butter (1-2 Tbs) to the dressing for a richer and creamier consistentcy. I also added fresh ginger, finely chopped, to both the dressing and salad.
I only had raw chicken breasts (skinless and boneless). I marinated them in sesame oil, sesame seeds, soy sauce, and garlic powder for a few minutes. I made sure chicken breasts were covered in marinade when transferred to searing pan or grill. Cooked through. Let them sit for a couple of minutes. Slice.
Despite not having Chow mein noodles or basil, recipe turned out delicious.
Key note: the salad dressing is crucial. Slowly adjust, add or omit ingredients to your palate’s preference.
The dressing was super bland and so disappointing. Needs garlic, ginger, scallions, lime…something!!
I usually LOVE Giada’s recipes, however, I couldn’t get past the dressing on this one. I didn’t care for it at all! I think it’s missing something. I’m glad I tasted it before I dressed the salad! I gave it 3 stars because it is easy to prepare.