This recipe is not your average salad, but makes a huge salad with flavors that make things interesting. Crispy sugar snap peas and cabbage mingle with roasted chicken and a creamy, spicy Asian-inspired dressing, while juicy mandarin orange pieces add sweetness. With 38 grams of protein and 7 grams of fiber, you’ll last long past lunchtime.
If you’re on a low-carb diet, it may be difficult to get enough fiber. This recipe is low in carbs but high in fiber thanks to all the vegetables.
Active time: 20 minutes Total time: 20 minutes
Asian-inspired chicken salad with sesame dressing
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp plus 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp dark sesame oil
- 1.5 tbsp tahini
- 1 tablespoon tamari or low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger, finely grated
- 1 pound (454 g) skinless roast chicken breast, shredded
- 5 cups Chinese cabbage or kale, finely shredded
- 4 cups mixed baby greens
- 2 cups sugar snap peas, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 4 small satsuma oranges, peeled and torn into pieces
Directions
In a small bowl, stir together vinegar, oil, tahini, tamari, honey and ginger. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine chicken, cabbage, vegetables, sugar snap peas and peppers. Add 2/3 of the dressing and mix. Arrange salad on 4 plates. Top with the oranges and drizzle with the remaining dressing. Serve immediately.
Servings: 4 | Serving size: 1/4 of the salad
Nutritional values
Nutritional bonus: Calcium: 16%; Iron: 19%; Potassium: 791 mg; Vitamin A: 83%; Vitamin C: 220%
Originally published March 4, 2021; Updated February 2026
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