This recipe is for a delicious and flavorful Asian-inspired salad with shredded chicken and peanut dressing. With fresh veggies, mango, rice noodles, and a creamy peanut dressing, this salad is a complete and satisfying meal.
Ingredients:
- 4 cups shredded romaine or cabbage
- 4 carrots, shredded
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro or Thai basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup diced mango
- 2 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup pickled jalapeños, chopped
- 1/3 cup peanuts, chopped
- 4 ounces vermicelli rice noodles, cooked
- 1-2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 avocado, chopped
PEANUT DRESSING
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup tamari or soy sauce
- 1/4 cup toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2-3 tablespoons chili sauce (sambal oelek)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, carrots, green onions, cilantro, mango, cucumbers, jalapeños, and peanuts.
- To make the dressing, combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Add water as needed to thin.
- Pour half of the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Divide the salad between bowls. Top each with noodles, chicken, and avocado.
- Drizzle over more dressing as desired.
- Optional: Cut the noodles up with scissors, then toss everything together with the dressing for easier mixing.
This salad is packed with fresh, crunchy veggies, protein from the chicken and peanuts, and the creamy and spicy peanut dressing ties it all together. It’s perfect for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner, and you can customize it to your liking by adding or substituting different ingredients.