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Vietnamese Cabbage and Chicken Salad

Vietnamese Cabbage and Chicken Salad Recipe

Descibed online as a Vietnamese version of a much heavier western cole slaw. Posting for Chinese/Vietnamese New Year.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 0 mins
Cuisine Vietnamese
Calories 330.8 kcal

Ingredients
  

SALAD

  • 8 ounces chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
  • 6 ounces green cabbage, shredded
  • 6 ounces purple cabbage, shredded
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrot
  • 1/4 cup chopped scallion
  • 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, half reserved for garnish

DRESSING

  • 1 -2 chili peppers, use whatever heat you can stand or 1 -2 just use mild chile
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, can use fish sauce
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Instructions
 

  • To make the salad, combine the shredded chicken, cabbage, carrots, scallions, peanuts, mint and 2 tbsp cilantro in a large mixing bowl.
  • To make the dressing, combine the dressing ingredients in a bowl, stirring well to mix.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine.
  • Transfer to a large serving bowl and garnish with remaining 2 tbsp of cilantro.
  • Can also garnish with more peanuts, if desired.

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Nutrition

Serving: 228gCalories: 330.8kcalCarbohydrates: 17.6gProtein: 17.2gFat: 22.7gSaturated Fat: 3.9gCholesterol: 36.3mgSodium: 431mgFiber: 4.2gSugar: 8.5g
Keyword < 15 Mins, Asian, Chicken, Chicken Breast, Meat, Potluck, Poultry, Vegetable, Vietnamese
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