Crunchy Asian Chopped Salad
Crunchy Asian Chopped Salad is a combination of fresh vegetables, shredded chicken, toasted almonds, and chow Mein noodles, making this dish the perfect balance of textures and flavor. The dressing is sweet and salty with a delicious umami taste. You'll love this for meal prep lunches, easy side dish options, or curbing the mid day hunger pangs.
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What You'll Love About Crunchy Asian Chopped Salad
- Fresh and crisp
- Easy to customize
- Healthy lunch option
- Perfect to meal prep
- Simple to make
We are told to eat the rainbow and boy did my mom take that literally when we were growing up. There was always a gigantic salad at the dinner table, and when I say it was loaded, I mean LOA-DED! No veggie left behind!
Salads are obviously a fantastic way to get more fresh vegetables into our diet. A few of our favorites here are my Pasta Salad with Homemade Italian Dressing, Layered Green Salad, and my Tuscan Tuna Salad with Lemon Oil Dressing.
This Crunchy Asian Chopped Salad might not be the traditional green salad you'd see at the dinner table, but equally, it's colorful, fresh, healthy, satisfying, and so delicious. The best part is you can customize with what you have on hand, or bulk it up with more vegetables, nuts, or seeds.
Key Ingredients
- Veggies- Purple cabbage, carrots, broccoli, edamame, green onion, and cilantro.
- Chicken- I use shredded chicken breast to keep the salad low-calorie and lighter. Any leftover cooked chicken works great.
- Crunchy elements- Toasted sliced almonds and chow Mein noodles.
- Dressing ingredients- Rice vinegar, avocado oil, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, honey, ground ginger, salt and pepper.
Substitutions and Additions
- Veggies- Other veggies that hold up well in this salad are- zucchini, cauliflower, bell peppers, radishes, shaved brussels sprouts, and celery. Feel free to experiment with items you love.
- Nuts and seeds- This salad is great with cashews, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, pepitas, and roasted peanuts.
- Add fruit- It's common to add orange segments or mandarin oranges to an Asian salad. Other fruit that works well in this salad would be apples and pears.
- Fresh herbs- Parsley, mint, and Thai basil.
- Gluten-free option- To make this salad gluten-free simply swap out the soy sauce for coconut aminos and eliminate the chow Mein noodles.
Asian Chopped Salad Is A Healthy Lunch Idea
Lunch time for me needs to be foods that fill me up but not make me feel tired and bloated. This salad is packed with nutrients like fiber, healthy fats, and it's high in protein, making this a perfect lunch option to give me energy and make me feel good for the long afternoon ahead.
How To Make Crunchy Asian Chopped Salad
See full instructions in recipe card below
Step One. Add the salad ingredients to a large bowl then combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl or mason jar until well incorporated.
Step Two. Pour all of the dressing over the salad ingredients and use tongs to toss and combine. Top with chow Mein noodles and serve.
Tips
- 💡Use fresh vegetables. Make sure to use fresh, crisp vegetables for a longer lasting Asian salad. This makes it especially helpful if you're using this salad as a meal prep for easy lunches.
- 💡Make this salad spicy- Add red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to the dressing to infuse heat into the salad.
- 💡Use a rotisserie chicken- Rotisserie chicken from the grocery store is already pre-seasoned and cooked making this a convenient and fast item to use.
Common Questions
This salad is best day one and two but will last up to four days in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
You can certainly leave off the chicken or swap it out for tofu or shrimp.
Other Recipes You Might Enjoy
- Quick Chinese Chicken Salad
- Easy Asian Noodles
- Cold Asian Noodle Salad
- Mediterranean Coleslaw Chicken Salad
- Asian Chicken Bowls
Crunchy Asian Chopped Salad
Equipment
- 1 large bowl
- 1 small bowl
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients:
- 2 cups purple cabbage, shredded
- ½ cup carrots, shredded
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- ½ cup shelled edamame
- 2 green onions, sliced
- â…“ cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- â…“ cup toasted sliced almonds
- chow Mein noodles to garnish
Dressing Ingredients:
- ¼ cup rice vinegar or white vinegar
- ¼ cup avocado or olive oil
- 3 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
- ½ tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger or use 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
- ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add all the salad ingredients minus the chow Mein noodles to a large bowl.2 cups shredded cabbage½ cup shredded carrots1 cup broccoli florets ½ cup shelled edamame 2 green onions, sliced⅓ cup cilantro chopped1 cup shredded chicken⅓ cup toasted almonds
- In a small bowl or mason jar add all the dressing ingredients and combine well. Season to taste with ground black pepper or salt if needed. ¼ cup rice vinegar¼ cup avocado oil3 tablespoon soy sauce½ tablespoon honey1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil½ teaspoon ground gingerground black pepper or salt to taste
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and use tongs to toss and combine well. Enjoy right away or place in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Top each serving with chow Mein noodles for a fresh crunch.
Notes
- Use fresh vegetables. Make sure to use fresh, crisp vegetables for a longer lasting Asian salad. This makes it especially helpful if you're using this salad as a meal prep for easy lunches.
- Make this salad spicy- Add red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to the dressing to infuse heat into the salad.
- Use a rotisserie chicken-Â Rotisserie chicken from the grocery store is already pre-seasoned and cooked making this a convenient and fast item to use.
- Veggies-Â Other veggies that hold up well in this salad are- zucchini, cauliflower, bell peppers, radishes, shaved brussels sprouts, and celery. Feel free to experiment with items you love.
- Nuts and seeds-Â This salad is great with cashews, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, pepitas, and roasted peanuts.
- Add fruit-Â It's common to add orange segments or mandarin oranges to an Asian salad. Other fruit that works well in this salad would be apples and pears.
- Fresh herbs-Â Parsley, mint, and Thai basil.
- Gluten-free option- To make this salad gluten-free simply swap out the soy sauce for coconut aminos and eliminate the chow Mein noodles.
Nutrition
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