Cabbage Salad with Chicken and Thai Peanut Dressing
This Asian-inspired dish features a whopping 6 cups of vitamin-packed cabbage. Combined with chicken for protein and a delicious peanut dressing, this healthy salad will keep you full long after your meal.
Makes: 4 servings
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Recipe Created By: Jessi Heggan
Featured In: Florida Farm & Family
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Recipe Created By: Jessi Heggan
Featured In: Florida Farm & Family
Ingredients
Cabbage Salad:
- 3 cups napa or green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 3 cups red cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 cup (1 medium) cucumber, sliced
- 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Sesame seeds, optional
Chicken:
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Thai Peanut Dressing:
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha or red chili sauce
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 5-6 tablespoons warm water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the green and red cabbage, cucumber, bell pepper and cilantro. Set aside.
- Slice the chicken into 2-inch cubes and toss with salt. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil. Once hot, add the chicken and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In a blender or food processor, combine all dressing ingredients except water. Blend until smooth. Add warm water to thin the dressing to desired consistency.
- Add the chicken to the salad mixture and toss with desired amount of dressing. Top salad with sesame seeds, if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 552|Sodium: 1828mg|Fat: 38g|Carbohydrates: 19g|Fiber: 5.5g|Protein: 38.7g|