Shredded Chicken Crunch Salad with Sesame-Lime Vinaigrette
by
Clinton Kelly
This colorful shredded salad is packed with rotisserie chicken, crisp vegetables, and a bright sesame-lime vinaigrette. Quick to prepare and loaded with texture, it's an easy lunch or light dinner that delivers big flavor with minimal effort.
Prep Time:
20 Minutes
Cook Time
0 Minutes
Serves:
4 Servings
Level:
Beginner
Ingredients
For the Salad:
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup shredded red cabbage
1 head bok choy, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
3 scallions, thinly sliced
For the Sesame-Lime Vinaigrette:
Juice of 1 lime
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded rotisserie chicken, carrots, red cabbage, bok choy, red bell pepper, and scallions.
Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and olive oil until fully combined.
Step 3: Season the vinaigrette with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Step 4: Pour the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients.
Step 5: Toss thoroughly until the chicken and vegetables are evenly coated.
Step 6: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Step 7: Serve immediately, or allow the salad to sit for 10–15 minutes so the flavors can meld.
Serving & Finishing Touches
Serve immediately, or allow the salad to sit for 10–15 minutes so the flavors can meld.