Vietnamese Chicken Salad Recipe
A refreshing Vietnamese Chicken Salad featuring shredded rotisserie chicken, crisp Napa cabbage, fresh herbs, and a tangy lime and fish sauce dressing, topped with crunchy roasted peanuts. This vibrant salad is quick to assemble and perfect for a light, healthy meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients
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Salad
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken (from rotisserie chicken or poached chicken breasts)
- 6 cups shredded Napa cabbage or wombok
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 red onion, very thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup roasted unsalted peanuts, chopped
Dressing
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey or sugar
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 1 red chili, deseeded and finely minced (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the shredded chicken, shredded Napa cabbage, shredded carrots, thinly sliced red onion, chopped mint, and chopped cilantro. Toss all ingredients well to mix evenly.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lime juice, fish sauce, rice vinegar, honey or sugar, finely minced garlic, and minced red chili if using. Whisk until the sugar or honey dissolves completely.
- Toss Salad with Dressing: When ready to serve, pour the prepared dressing over the salad mixture. Toss thoroughly to coat every ingredient evenly with the tangy dressing.
- Serve and Garnish: Transfer the dressed salad to a serving platter or individual bowls. Sprinkle the chopped roasted unsalted peanuts on top for added crunch. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors and contrasting textures.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken or poached chicken breasts for convenience and tenderness.
- Adjust the red chili quantity based on your spice preference or omit if you prefer a milder salad.
- Use fresh herbs such as mint and cilantro for authentic Vietnamese flavor and freshness.
- To make it gluten-free, ensure the fish sauce used is labeled gluten-free as some brands may contain wheat.
- This salad is best served immediately to maintain the crispness of the cabbage and freshness of the herbs.
- For a vegetarian version, replace chicken with tofu and fish sauce with soy sauce or tamari.
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