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15 Minute Chinese Chicken Salad (gluten free and paleo)

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Get dinner on the table in 15 minutes with no cooking involved with this crispy, crunchy Chinese Chicken Salad.

I’m on a mission here on the blog to continually share my fast and easy, family-friendly real food recipes to keep you inspired in the kitchen.  Thrown together in just 15 minutes with no cooking involved, this super simple Chinese Chicken Salad with a flavorful ginger vinaigrette may just become your new fav summer staple salad.

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Chinese Chicken Salad on dark table with a side of dressing

Fact:  I love to cook.  Fact: I love to NOT cook in the summer. Anyone else with me on this?

One of my favorite summer time kitchen hacks is a good quality rotisserie chicken. It’s the foundation for many meals in our kitchen during the hot summer months.  As we slide home at 6pm with hungry bellies, I can easily throw together a healthy, satisfying meal in just minutes.  The trick is to keep the fridge stocked with lots of fresh produce for big, beautiful salads.

May I diverge here for a moment and talk about fresh, local produce? This is a quote that caught my attention many years ago when I read Barbara Kingsolver’s book, Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life.

Each food items in a typical U.S. meal has traveled an average of 1,500 miles….If every U.S. citizen ate just one meal a week (any meal) composed of locally and organically raised meats and produce we would reduce our country’s oil consumption by over 1.1 million barrels of oil every week.

I happen to live in an area where local, organic produce is easily accessible.  Our local Farmer’s Markets are spilling over with bountiful produce this time of year. I know this is not the case everywhere that you go. But I would like to encourage every one of you to consider how we can all begin to bring our food sources a little closer so our lifestyles become a bit more sustainable. Farmer’s Markets, local produce stands, local butchers, local farms with CSA programs are all ways we can tap into the local food market in order to reduce the energy (and fuel) it takes to get our food onto the table.

OK… let’s get back to eating well without cooking.

The fabulous part about this Chinese Chicken Salad is that it requires very few ingredients: one rotisserie chicken, crunchy napa and purple cabbage, shredded carrots, fresh cilantro, and green onions. Add some sliced almonds and sesame seeds for garnish.  And drizzle it all with a tasty Asian-style sesame ginger dressing. Summer perfection!! (Be sure to make the dressing ahead of time for even faster execution.)

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It’s easy, it’s light, and it’s full of flavor.  Happy summer, dear friends.

xo,

Katja

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15 Minute Chinese Chicken Salad (gluten free and paleo)

★★★★★ 5 from 9 reviews
  • Author: Katja from Savory Lotus
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
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Ingredients

FOR SESAME GINGER VINAIGRETTE

  • 1/3 cup olive oil (THIS is my fav brand)
  • 1 and 1/2 tbsp toasted sesame oil (like this)
  • 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar (I use THIS raw brand)
  • 2 tbsp coconut aminos (like this)
  • 1–2 tsp honey
  • 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
  • salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp sriracha chili sauce – optional (like this)

FOR SALAD

  • one rotisserie chicken, shredded
  • 1 head napa cabbage, thinly sliced or shredded
  • 2 cups purple cabbage, shredded
  • 1 and 1/2 cup shredded or julienned carrot
  • 1/4 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, roughly chopped

GARNISH

  • sliced almonds
  • sesame seeds (white or black)

Instructions

  1. Prepare dressing by whisking all ingredients together until well combined.  Add optional sriracha chili sauce for a bit of heat. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, toss together napa cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, green onions, and cilantro. Add shredded chicken.  Drizzle on desired amount of dressing and toss to coat. Garnish with sliced almonds and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Notes

This salad can be made ahead.  Add dressing just before serving to avoid a soggy salad.

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  1. Tessa Simpson says

    June 25, 2018 at 9:52 am

    Chinese chicken salads are one of my favorite meals! Love the look of your dressing!

    ★★★★★

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    • Katja Heino says

      June 26, 2018 at 1:24 pm

      Thanks, Tessa!

      Reply
  2. Jean says

    June 25, 2018 at 12:20 pm

    This looks like such a yummy, refreshing salad. And 15 minutes? Sign me up!

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      June 26, 2018 at 1:23 pm

      I know! 15 minute meals are totally my jam!

      Reply
  3. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says

    June 25, 2018 at 2:10 pm

    That sesame ginger vinaigrette sounds perfect with all of that pretty, crunchy goodness. My husband is a big-time cabbage lover and would devour this if I made it for him. Going to have to try it soon!

    ★★★★★

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    • Katja Heino says

      June 26, 2018 at 1:23 pm

      Hope he loves it, Emily!!

      Reply
  4. Megan Stevens says

    June 25, 2018 at 8:50 pm

    What a beautiful recipe and vinaigrette; yum! Yes, agreed: less cooking in summer is my m.o. too!

    ★★★★★

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    • Katja Heino says

      June 26, 2018 at 1:23 pm

      Thanks, Megan! Yeah, so many better things to do in summer than cook! 😉

      Reply
  5. Jessica DeMay says

    June 26, 2018 at 5:05 pm

    I’m loving all the colors and textures and that vinaigrette sounds amazing! So great for summer!

    ★★★★★

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    • Katja Heino says

      July 2, 2018 at 7:45 am

      Yes! I love how crunchy and colorful it is. Enjoy!!

      Reply
  6. Renee Kohley says

    June 28, 2018 at 5:14 am

    Love this! I just put a chicken in the instant pot thinking i need to do something with the meat for dinner tonight – with the 90 degree day we are having today this is definitely the cold dinner I’m making! Thanks!

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    • Katja Heino says

      July 2, 2018 at 7:44 am

      Yeah, no cooking on hot days! Hope you enjoy it!!

      Reply
  7. Melissa @Real Nutritious Living says

    June 28, 2018 at 10:26 am

    I’ve been looking for a recipe like this for years and cannot wait to try it. Thank you!

    ★★★★★

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    • Katja Heino says

      July 2, 2018 at 7:44 am

      Hope you love it, Melissa!!

      Reply
  8. Cristina Curp says

    June 29, 2018 at 5:20 am

    Love this bright crunchy salad!! Perfect for summer!

    ★★★★★

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    • Katja Heino says

      July 2, 2018 at 7:39 am

      Thanks, Cristina!! 🙂

      Reply
  9. ChihYu says

    June 30, 2018 at 6:52 pm

    YUM ! So colorful and full of flavor. Totally love it !

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    • Katja Heino says

      July 2, 2018 at 7:38 am

      Thanks, ChihYu!!

      Reply
  10. STACEY CRAWFORD says

    July 2, 2018 at 7:51 am

    I love a colorful, Asian style salad! Only 15 minutes, sign me up!

    ★★★★★

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  11. Darryl says

    July 2, 2018 at 7:55 am

    This is a great recipe and only 15 minutes too!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  12. Georgie says

    July 12, 2018 at 4:13 am

    That sesame and ginger dressing is right up my street! I love how colourful this salad is but it’s also so easy to make on a budget so perfect for a big family like mine!

    ★★★★★

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    • Katja Heino says

      July 12, 2018 at 8:35 pm

      The dressing is do good. And yes, easy budget meals for the win!!

      Reply

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