Edamame Crunch Chicken Salad (Printer-friendly)

Protein-packed salad with shredded chicken, crisp edamame, and vibrant vegetables in a zesty ginger dressing.

# 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 - ½ cup roasted cashews or sliced almonds, optional
09 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

→ Ginger Dressing

10 - ¼ cup rice vinegar
11 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
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 Steps:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, lime juice, and sriracha if using. 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 -
  • The ginger dressing hits every taste bud at once and somehow makes vegetables taste exciting again
  • You can prep everything ahead and it actually tastes better after the flavors hang out together
02 -
  • The cashews will get soggy if they sit in the dressing too long, so add them right before serving or pack them separately for meal prep
  • Letting the salad rest for fifteen minutes in the refrigerator makes a huge difference, the cabbage softens slightly and absorbs the dressing beautifully
03 -
  • Use a vegetable peeler to shave the carrots into ribbons instead of shredding them for a more elegant presentation
  • If the dressing feels too thick, whisk in a teaspoon of water at a time until it reaches the consistency you like
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