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Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Salad

Published August 24, 2018
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Published August 24, 2018
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This cool, crunchy salad features finely shredded cabbage, fresh herbs and a sweet touch of apple. For a more substantial meal, add brown rice noodles or serve with brown jasmine rice.

Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Salad

Ingredients

Dressing

  • 1 stalk lemongrass
  • 5 tablespoons lime juice (from about 2 1/2 limes)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled
  • 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce (such as sambal oelek)

Salad

  • 4 cups (400g) green cabbage, thinly shredded
  • 2 cups (8 ounces/227g) rotisserie chicken breast, skin and bones discarded
  • 1 medium Fuji apple, cored and chopped
  • 1 cup (150g) snow peas, trimmed and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 small red bell pepper, cut into julienne strips
  • 1 shallot, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup (15g) fresh mint leaves, torn
  • 1/4 cup (15g) fresh cilantro leaves, torn
  • 1/4 cup (35g) roasted almonds, chopped

Directions

Trim the bottom off of the lemongrass and peel away the tough outer layers. Trim off the tough top third and bottom 1/2-inch of the stalk and discard. Smack stalk with a meat tenderizer or small saucepan to release the aromatic oils and make it easier to slice. Slice the lemongrass and add to a blender with the remaining dressing ingredients. Blend until smooth and set aside.

In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, chicken, apple, snow peas, bell pepper, shallots and herbs. Add 2/3 of the dressing and toss to combine. Mound the salad on a large serving platter. Top with the almonds. Drizzle with remaining dressing and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Serves: 6 Serving Size: 1 1/4 cups

Per serving: Calories: 135; Total Fat: 4g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 34mg; Sodium: 506mg; Carbohydrate: 13g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 8g; Protein: 14g

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 318mg; Iron: 2%; Vitamin A: 12%; Vitamin C: 74%; Calcium: 13%

The information in this article is provided solely for informational purposes. This information is not medical advice and should not be relied upon when making medical decisions, or to diagnose or treat a health condition or illness. You should seek the advice of a physician or a medical professional before beginning any dietary programs or plans, exercise regimen or any other fitness or wellness activities.

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