Asian Chicken Salad With Peanut Dressing Recipe

A taste of Neiman Marcus luxury from the 1980s! This Asian Chicken Salad recipe, originally featured on their restaurant menu, boasts a creamy peanut dressing that's simply irresistible. Slightly updated for today's kitchens, this quick and easy salad is perfect for a weeknight meal or a sophisticated lunch. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 205.7 kcal
Protein 29g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Asian Chicken Salad With Peanut Dressing

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Ingredients for Asian Chicken Salad With Peanut Dressing

  • Romaine Lettuce
  • Cooked Chicken
  • Celery
  • Carrot
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red cabbage
  • Enoki Mushrooms
  • Snow Peas
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2-4 tablespoons hot water (to adjust dressing consistency)
  • Shoyu
  • White Vinegar
  • Toasted Sesame Oil
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Dry White Wine
  • Sugar
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • Salt
  • Pepper

How to Make Asian Chicken Salad With Peanut Dressing

  1. Cook chicken breast until cooked through. Let cool and then slice or shred.
  2. Prepare all vegetables: Shred carrots, thinly slice red cabbage, chop green onions, and wash and dry your lettuce.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce (2 tablespoons), rice vinegar (1 tablespoon), honey (1 tablespoon), sesame oil (1 teaspoon), and hot water (2 tablespoons) until smooth. Add more hot water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
  4. Divide lettuce among four salad plates.
  5. Arrange sliced chicken, shredded carrots, red cabbage, and green onions on top of lettuce.
  6. Serve immediately with peanut dressing on the side for each person to add as desired.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

23 g

Sugar

28g

Fat

10g

Carbs

4g

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