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Chicken Noodle Salad with Sesame Soy Dressing

Author: Nicole
Servings: 1
Calories: 838kcal
No ordinary salad, this Chicken Noodle Salad with Sesame Soy Dressing recipe is a fast but flavoursome dish that can be served for dinner or lunch or as part of an Asian spread. All you need is 15 minutes to create this beautiful light meal, which features poached chicken, fresh greens and noodles in a sweet and sour dressing.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

  • 100 g vermicelli rice noodles, cooked as per packet instructions
  • 35 g shredded red cabbage
  • 35 g shredded green cabbage
  • 45 g julienned carrot (see note 1)
  • 45 g bean sprouts
  • 100 g shredded poached chicken
  • 7 g coriander (cilantro) leaves
  • 5 g mint leaves
  • 1 tbsp store-bought crispy fried shallots (optional)
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)

Dressing

  • 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce or honey
  • 1 tbsp tamari or all-purpose soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp lime juice or rice wine vinegar

Instructions

  • Arrange the rice noodles, red cabbage, green cabbage, carrot, bean sprouts, chicken, coriander and mint in a bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the dressing ingredients.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the salad. Top with the fried shallots and sesame seeds (if using).

Notes

Note 1 – A julienne peeler is an inexpensive solution that will make light work of cutting your vegetables.

MAKE AHEAD

This salad is perfect for on-the-go lunches. Make it ahead and store the dressing separately to drizzle on top when you are ready to serve. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

LEFTOVERS

Once dressed, refrigerate in an airtight container and consume within 24 hours. Not suitable to freeze.
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Noodle Salad with Sesame Soy Dressing
Amount per Serving
Calories
838
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
24
g
37
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Trans Fat
 
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
9
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
9
g
Cholesterol
 
64
mg
21
%
Sodium
 
2174
mg
95
%
Potassium
 
951
mg
27
%
Carbohydrates
 
124
g
41
%
Fiber
 
7
g
29
%
Sugar
 
30
g
33
%
Protein
 
31
g
62
%
Vitamin A
 
8678
IU
174
%
Vitamin C
 
53
mg
64
%
Calcium
 
123
mg
12
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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