Edamame Crunch Chicken Salad (Printable)

Shredded chicken, edamame, and crisp vegetables tossed in a zesty ginger dressing for a refreshing lunch or light dinner.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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, optional
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 lime juice
17 - 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili sauce, optional
18 - Salt and pepper to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, lime juice, and sriracha if using. 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.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The texture contrast between crisp vegetables and tender chicken keeps every bite interesting
  • You can meal prep it for days and the flavors actually get better
  • It hits all those satisfying salty, sweet, and tangy notes without any heavy cream or cheese
02 -
  • The salad tastes better after sitting for 15 minutes, which makes it perfect for meal prep
  • Do not add the nuts until you are ready to eat or they will get soggy
  • Extra dressing keeps in the fridge for a week and works on practically everything
03 -
  • Use a box grater to shred the cabbage and carrots if you do not want to buy pre shredded mixes
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes until fragrant, it makes a huge difference
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