Description
A fresh and colorful chicken noodle salad with a delicious peanut-lime dressing, perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
- 6 oz rice noodles, cooked and cooled
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 tbsp chopped mint (optional)
- 1/4 cup crushed peanuts
- 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp warm water
Instructions
- Whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, noodles, veggies, and herbs.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss until fully coated.
- Top with crushed peanuts and extra herbs if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
This salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. For best results, add dressing just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: chicken salad, noodle salad, peanut dressing, healthy lunch, quick meal