Description
This Peanut Chicken Salad is a deliciously easy twist on a classic dish, bringing together vibrant flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup peanuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, celery, red bell pepper, peanuts, and green onions.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss until everything is well coated.
- Fold in the cilantro just before serving.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes for best flavor.
Notes
- This salad can be served on its own or on a bed of greens for added freshness.
- Feel free to adjust the ingredients based on your preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Peanut Chicken Salad