Edamame Crunch Chicken Salad (Printable View)

Shredded chicken, edamame, and crisp vegetables tossed in zesty ginger dressing for a refreshing, protein-rich meal.

# 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 and 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
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. 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 Tips:

01 -
  • You get that satisfying takeout crunch without any heavy deep frying
  • The dressing comes together in minutes and keeps for days in the fridge
  • Perfect meal prep salad that actually tastes better after marinating
02 -
  • The cabbage softens beautifully after sitting in the dressing, so dont be afraid to make this ahead
  • If making this for meal prep, store the nuts separately and add them right before eating
  • A little extra lime juice right before serving perks everything back up
03 -
  • Use a vegetable peeler to slice carrots into thin ribbons instead of grating them
  • Let the dressed salad sit for at least 10 minutes before serving for maximum flavor absorption
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