Edamame Crunch Chicken Salad (Printable View)

Vibrant, protein-packed salad featuring shredded chicken, crisp vegetables, and edamame in a zesty ginger dressing.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Protein

01 - 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 cup shelled edamame, cooked and cooled
03 - 2 cups shredded green cabbage
04 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
05 - 1 cup shredded carrots
06 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
07 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

→ Crunch & Garnish

08 - 1/2 cup roasted cashews or sliced almonds
09 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

→ Ginger Dressing

10 - 1/4 cup rice vinegar
11 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
12 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
13 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
14 - 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
15 - 1 garlic clove, minced
16 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
17 - 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili sauce
18 - Salt and pepper to taste

# Directions:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, lime juice, and sriracha. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine shredded chicken, edamame, green and red cabbage, carrots, green onions, and red bell pepper.
03 - Pour the ginger dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Sprinkle with roasted cashews or almonds and toasted sesame seeds.
05 - Serve immediately, or chill for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld together before serving.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The ginger dressing hits that perfect sweet and tangy balance that makes you want to lick the bowl
  • You can prep everything ahead and it actually tastes better after sitting for twenty minutes
02 -
  • The dressing might seem thin but trust the process, it clings beautifully to all those shredded vegetables
  • Adding the nuts and seeds right before serving is the difference between a wow salad and a sad soggy one
03 -
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, watching carefully so they do not burn
  • Use a box grater for the carrots and cabbage if you do not want to bother with knife skills
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