Vietnamese Cabbage and Chicken Salad

Submitted by *Parsley*

"Descibed online as a Vietnamese version of a much heavier western cole slaw. Posting for Chinese/Vietnamese New Year."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 17
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• SALAD

• 8 ounces chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
• 6 ounces green cabbage, shredded
• 6 ounces purple cabbage, shredded
• 1⁄2 cup shredded carrot
• 1⁄4 cup chopped scallion
• 1⁄4 cup roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
• 4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, half reserved for garnish

• DRESSING

• 1 -2 chili peppers, use whatever heat you can stand or 1 -2 just use mild chile
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, can use fish sauce
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

directions

1. To make the salad, combine the shredded chicken, cabbage, carrots, scallions, peanuts, mint and 2 tbsp cilantro in a large mixing bowl.
2. To make the dressing, combine the dressing ingredients in a bowl, stirring well to mix.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine.
4. Transfer to a large serving bowl and garnish with remaining 2 tbsp of cilantro.
5. Can also garnish with more peanuts, if desired.

Reviews

[Stacee R.]

I eat salads every day for lunch and this is my new favorite. Love the dressing! ***Made for Spring PAC 2012***

 

[pammiller333]

Thank you for posting this. It sounds delicious and healthy.