Oh boy, I think I just created a new weekly staple. This Healthy Vegan Chinese Chicken Salad will not only leave you completely satisfied but it will have your taste buds jumping for joy! There are so many different flavors and textures. There is a little peppery flavor, some sweet heat, tons of different fresh herbs, toasted oils and nuts, and a touch of salt all combined with the fresh crunchy flavorful cabbage, carrots, and greens.
This recipe not only tastes delicious but is easy to make - takes only 15-20 minutes max - and requires not cooking. I love Tofurkey's vegan oven roasted "chicken" that my local health food stores sells. The texture is like chicken but the flavor is better, the ingredients are pretty clean and there's a ton of protein. I added this to the salad for extra protein and to minic the traditional recipe.
This Salad is filling and would be a great pot luck dish.
Also, I have so many friends on a detox right now after the indulgent holiday! If that's the case for you as well, you definitely need to make this Chinese "Chicken" Salad recipe! It is guilt-free, high in fiber, high in protein and healthy fats but also abundant in antioxidant rich veggies. The dressing combines fresh ginger, lemon and garlic (great for cold prevention) with almond butter and toasted sesame oil. What are you waiting for - grab these ingredients while you're at the store and make this salad - you'll be so happy you listened to me! (wink)
- 1 cup, finely sliced or grated purple cabbage
- 1 cup, finely sliced or grated green cabbage
- 3, julienned carrots
- 2 cups other greens of choice (i.e. romaine or arugula)
- 2 thinly sliced and chopped radishes
- ¼ cup, chopped fresh mint
- ¼ cup, chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 cup, shredded or chopped (I use Tofurkey Brand) "chicken"
- 2, finely chopped green onion (scallions)
- 3 tablespoon toasted almonds or peanuts
Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Yield: 3 dinner salads
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- ½ tsp, grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoon almond butter
- 3 tablespoon tamari
- 3 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon (or to taste) honey or agave nectar
- ½ teaspoon red chili flakes or tabasco
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon or lime juice
Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Yield: dressing for 1 large salad
Best essay writing service
Nice post.Thank you for sharing this healthy chicken salad.It looks tasty.I will try it on today itself.Looking forward for more good and healthy recipes like this.
Juli Novotny
awesome! so good to hear. let me know how you like it! -- Juli