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Apr 12 2015 - 11:30am

Asian Chicken Edamame Salad

From Dashing Dish [1] by Katie Farrell

Notes

According to the author, this salad tastes best when it has chilled for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator or overnight.

Healthy Chinese Chicken Salad

Ingredients

  1. For the dressing:
    1 teaspoon minced garlic
    1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
    2 tablespoons rice vinegar
    1 1/2 tablespoons honey
    Pinch of ground ginger
  1. For the salad:
    1 cup cooked chicken breast, chopped or shredded
    1 cup shelled edamame beans, cooked according to package directions and cooled
    2 medium bell peppers, diced
    1 cup shredded carrots
    4 cups tricolor coleslaw mix
    1/2 cup chopped cilantro
    3 green onions, chopped, optional
    1/4 cup toasted almonds, optional
    1 tablespoon sesame seeds, optional

Directions

  1. Mix the garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and ginger in a small bowl to make the dressing.
  2. Place the chicken, edamame, bell peppers, carrots, and coleslaw mix in a large bowl. Toss to combine.
  3. Add the dressing to the salad, and combine until the salad is fully coated. Add the cilantro, and mix again.
  4. Sprinkle the green onions, toasted almonds, and sesame seeds on top, if desired.
  5. Serve immediately, or let it chill for the best taste possible.


Source: Calorie Count [2]

Nutrition

Calories per serving
231

Source URL
https://www.popsugar.com/fitness/Healthy-Chinese-Chicken-Salad-36703079