Edamame Crunch Chicken Salad (Printable)

Protein-packed salad combining shredded chicken, edamame, and crisp vegetables tossed in zesty ginger dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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, optional
09 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

→ Ginger Dressing

10 - 1/4 cup rice vinegar
11 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
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 fresh lime juice
17 - 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili sauce, optional
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 if using. 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 chill for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • High in protein with 27g per serving.
  • Quick and easy preparation in just 35 minutes.
  • Dairy-free and packed with fiber from fresh vegetables.
  • Perfect for meal prep as the flavors meld when chilled.
02 -
  • Chill the salad for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the ginger and garlic in the dressing to fully flavor the ingredients.
  • Ensure you use tamari instead of soy sauce if you are preparing this for a gluten-free diet.
  • Always check labels for allergens like soy, tree nuts, and sesame before serving.
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