Edamame Crunch Chicken Salad (Printable)

Shredded chicken, edamame, and colorful vegetables tossed in a zesty ginger dressing for a refreshing, protein-rich meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ Protein

01 - 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 cup shelled edamame, cooked and cooled
03 - 2 cups shredded green cabbage
04 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
05 - 1 cup shredded carrots
06 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
07 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

→ Crunch and Garnish

08 - 1/2 cup roasted cashews or sliced almonds
09 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

→ Ginger Dressing

10 - 1/4 cup rice vinegar
11 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
12 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
13 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
14 - 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
15 - 1 garlic clove, minced
16 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
17 - 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili sauce
18 - Salt and pepper to taste

# Directions:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, lime juice, and sriracha. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine shredded chicken, edamame, green and red cabbage, carrots, green onions, and red bell pepper.
03 - Pour the ginger dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Sprinkle with roasted cashews or almonds and toasted sesame seeds.
05 - Serve immediately, or refrigerate for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The ginger dressing hits every taste bud in one go sweet, tangy, and just enough heat to keep things interesting
  • You can prep everything ahead and toss it together in under five minutes when hunger hits
02 -
  • The salad gets watery if dressed more than an hour ahead, so keep the dressing separate until you're ready to eat
  • Red cabbage is sturdier than green and maintains crunch longer in the dressing
03 -
  • Grate your ginger against the grain to avoid those tough fibrous strings
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan until fragrant, it makes a huge difference in flavor
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