Crunchy Thai Chicken Salad

Recipe adapted from Mallory the Dieticien.

Ingredients:

Salad:

• 2 c. cooked chicken breast, shredded (about 1 lb. chicken)
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1+ c. of cole slaw mix, chopped 
• 1/2 c. carrots, grated
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1/4 c. fresh mint, chopped
• 1/4 c. fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 TBSP peanuts, chopped

Dressing:

• 1/4 c. fresh lime juice
• 1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
• 1 TBSP sesame oil
• 1 TBSP low sodium soy sauce
• 1 TBSP maple syrup
• 1 TBSP rice vinegar
• 1 TBSP ginger paste
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 1-2 TBSP peanut butter, optional

Directions:

1. Dressing: Make the dressing by either stirring the ingredients in a small bowl or shaking them in a mason jar.
2. Salad: To a large serving bowl add the shredded chicken, chopped cabbage, carrots, red bell pepper, jalapeño, green onion, mint, cilantro, and peanuts.
3. Pour the dressing on top and give everything a good toss. Add more salt to taste.

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Crunchy Thai Chicken Salad

Recipe by RC

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Ingredients

• Salad:

• 2 c. cooked chicken breast, shredded (about 1 lb. chicken)

• 1 red bell pepper, chopped

• 1+ c. of cole slaw mix (about 1/2 of the bag), chopped 

• 1/2 c. carrots, julienned and chopped

• 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced

• 3 green onions, chopped

• 1/4 c. fresh mint, chopped

• 1/4 c. fresh cilantro, chopped

• 2 TBSP peanuts, chopped

• Dressing:

• 1/4 c. fresh lime juice

• 1 TBSP olive oil

• 1 TBSP sesame oil

• 1 TBSP low sodium soy sauce

• 1 TBSP maple syrup

• 1 TBSP rice vinegar

• 1 TBSP ginger paste

• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder

• 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes

• 1-2 TBSP peanut butter, optional

Directions

• Dressing: Make the dressing by either stirring the ingredients in a small bowl or shaking them in a mason jar.
• Salad: To a large serving bowl add the shredded chicken, chopped cabbage, carrots, red bell pepper, jalapeño, green onion, mint, cilantro, and peanuts.
• Pour the dressing on top and give everything a good toss. Add more salt to taste.