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Asian-Inspired Chicken Salad

This chicken salad is inspired by east and southeast Asian-associated flavors of soy, ginger, sesame, and mango.

Total 00:15
Yield 4

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups broccoli flowerets
  • ½ cup pea pods
  • 6 cups torn mixed greens
  • 2 cups thinly-sliced Nappa cabbage
  • ½ cup julienned carrots
  • 1 package (6 oz) grilled chicken breast, cut in strips
  • ¾ cups salad dressing (teriyaki ginger, Asian sesame with ginger, or balsamic vinaigrette)
  • 1 mango, peeled, seeded, and thinly sliced (optional) (optional)
  • Sesame crackers (optional) (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1
    In large saucepan quickly plunge broccoli and pea pods into boiling water for 30 seconds. Drain vegetables. Quickly rinse with cold water. Drain well.
  2. 2
    In large bowl toss together the blanched broccoli and pea pods, greens, cabbage and carrots.
  3. 3
    Add chicken.
  4. 4
    Drizzle with salad dressing. Toss to coat.
  5. 5
    Arrange on 4 serving plates.
  6. 6
    Top with mango, if desired.
  7. 7
    Serve with crackers.
Category
Salads