Description

A refreshing and vibrant Vietnamese Chicken Salad featuring shredded chicken and crisp vegetables tossed in a tangy, flavorful dressing with fresh herbs and crunchy roasted peanuts. Perfect for a light, healthy meal or appetizer.

Ingredients

Salad

2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded)
2 cups shredded cabbage (napa or green)
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup julienned cucumber
1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves (chopped)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves (chopped)
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts

Dressing

1/4 cup fish sauce
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 small red chili (finely chopped, optional)

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Instructions

Prepare the Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cabbage, carrots, cucumber, red bell pepper, mint, cilantro, basil, and red onion. Toss gently to mix the ingredients evenly.
Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, fresh lime juice, rice vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, and chopped red chili (if using) until the sugar is completely dissolved and the dressing is well blended.
Toss the Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss everything together thoroughly until the salad is evenly coated with the flavorful dressing.
Serve: Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual bowls. Sprinkle the chopped roasted peanuts on top to add a crunchy texture. Garnish with extra fresh herbs if desired and serve immediately for best freshness and flavor.

Notes

Use cooked chicken breast that is chilled or at room temperature for best texture.
If you prefer a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with tofu and use vegetarian fish sauce or soy sauce only.
The red chili is optional and can be adjusted based on your spice tolerance.
This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 hours before serving.
Roast your own peanuts for extra flavor or use store-bought roasted peanuts.