Chinese Chicken Salad

4/16/2013

Chinese Chicken Salad

I know my last post was all about tricks to stay healthy on vacation, but I'll admit that over the last several days in Palm Desert, I indulged in some delicious music festival food. And you know what, I totally enjoyed every single bite of that pizza, gyro, taco, etc . . . especially after walking nearly 8 miles in a day (according to my handy Fitbit)!! But you know what, it's Tuesday and it's time to get back on the healthy horse! As soon as I got home yesterday, I was dying for something super light and refreshing. This crunchy, citrusy, protein-packed salad was exactly what I was craving!

Here's what you need to make this dynamic salad . . .
Ingredients

2 cups cole slaw mix (or shredded green cabbage
with shredded carrots)
1/2 cup edamame beans
3/4 cup sugar snap peas - cut in half
2 tbsp slivered almonds
1/4 cup green onions - chopped
1 chicken breast - sliced
1 orange - segmented
1 tsp sesame seeds
Salt & pepper
Optional: crispy wontons & avocado

Dressing
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil
1/2 tsp rice vinegar
1 squeeze of lime juice
1/2 tbsp honey
Salt & pepper to taste

Serves 1 - 2.

So simple! Just mix all ingredients together, add the dressing, and serve!

I love this salad because it is PACKED with nutrients -  you get tons of protein from the chicken, fiber and Vitamin K from the green cabbage (Vit K enhances bone health and brain function, yay!), healthy fats from the edamame,  and Vitamin C from the juicy orange segments! And the best
part is that it  only takes a couple minutes to throw together, so no excuses - whip it up and enjoy this healthy and delish meal!