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Refreshing Vietnamese Chicken Salad: A Healthy Choice

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The Refreshing Vietnamese Chicken Salad is a vibrant and healthful dish that combines tender chicken with crisp vegetables, aromatic herbs, and a tangy dressing, making it a perfect choice for a light yet satisfying meal.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
  • 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, crushed

For the Dressing:

  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 red chili, finely chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Begin by washing and preparing all the vegetables. Shred the cabbage and carrots, and thinly slice the cucumber. Chop the fresh mint and cilantro leaves, and combine them in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Ensure the chicken breast is cooked and cooled. Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces and add it to the mixing bowl with the vegetables.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, lime juice, rice vinegar, sugar, minced garlic, and chopped chili (if using) until the sugar is dissolved.
  4. Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetables, then toss gently to coat all ingredients. Garnish with fresh mint, cilantro, and crushed peanuts before serving.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian option, substitute the chicken with tofu or tempeh.
  • Add bean sprouts or shredded green papaya for extra crunch and flavor.
  • Adjust the amount of chili to control the spiciness of the dressing.
  • If you don’t have rice vinegar, white wine vinegar can be used as a substitute.
  • For a more substantial meal, serve the salad with rice noodles.
  • Author: Serena Miller
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Vietnamese
  • Diet: Healthy

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250 Kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg