Not your ordinary salad, this recipe makes a great salad with the right amount of flavor to spice things up. Snow peas and cabbage combine with rotisserie chicken and a spicy Asian dressing, while a slice of sweet mandarin orange adds flavor. With 38 grams of protein and 7 grams of fiber, it will keep you going long past lunchtime.
When you’re on a low-carb diet, it can be difficult to get enough fiber. This recipe is low in total carbs, but thanks to all the veggies, is high in fiber.
Working hours: 20 minutes total time: 20 minutes
Asian-inspired chicken salad with sesame seeds
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- 2 tbsp plus 1 tsp rice wine
- 1 tbsp dark sesame oil
- 1.5 tbsp white wine
- 1 tsp tamari or low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp ginger, fine
- 1 lb (454g) boneless rotisserie chicken breast, diced
- 5 cups napa or green cabbage, finely shredded
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 2 cups snow peas, shelled
- 1 red bell pepper, small
- 4 small Satsuma oranges, cut and torn into wedges
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the wine, oil, tahini, tamari, honey and ginger. Take away.
In a large bowl, combine the chicken, cabbage, greens, snow peas and bell pepper. Add 2/3 of the dressing and toss to combine. Arrange the salad on a plate 4. Top with oranges and sprinkle with the remaining dressing. Serve immediately.
Serves: 4 | Serving size: 1/4 of a salad
Meals (per hour): Calories: 355; Total fat: 11g; Saturated fat: 2g; Monounsaturated fat: 4g; Polyunsaturated fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 98mg; sodium: 692mg; Carbohydrates: 27g; Dietary fiber: 7g; Sugar: 18g; Protein: 38g
Food: Calcium: 16%; Iron: 19%; Potassium: 791 mg; Vitamin A: 83%; Vitamin C: 220%
Published March 4, 2021; Updated February 2026
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