Shredded chicken, edamame, and crisp vegetables tossed in a zesty ginger dressing. Light, refreshing, and protein-rich.
# What You 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
09 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
→ Ginger Dressing
10 - 1/4 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
18 - Salt and pepper to taste
# Directions:
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 develop.
