Asian Chicken Chopped Salad (Whole30 Paleo Keto)

Asian Chicken Chopped Salad (Whole30 Paleo Keto) – a deliciously nutritious salad with a sweet and tangy Asian dressing, free of soy or sugar!  

One week into our January round of Whole30 and we are going strong!  We’re eating super delicious and satisfying food everyday and my cravings for naughty treats have been minimal.  Even my husband, who was a hard sell, is sticking to the plan with few complaints.  If you need a little push to get started on your own Whole30 journey, head over to this post for a complete Whole30 Survival Guide with menu, shopping list, and tons of tips.

Inspired by the Asian Sesame Chicken Salad in the new Whole30 Cookbook (which I highly recommend!), this recipe is an excellent addition to any Whole30 or Paleo meal plan.  Full of crunchy good-for-you veggies and a dressing that is just the right amount of sweet and tangy, it totally hits the spot if you’re having cravings for Asian food!  This salad is perfect as a stand alone Whole30/Keto friendly meal, complete with servings of protein (chicken), veggies (cabbage and peppers), and healthy fats (almonds and dressing).  

To prepare this salad, I start with the shredded chicken.  This foolproof recipe for making shredded chicken in the Instant Pot (favorite appliance ever!!) is my method of choice.  I make a big batch on Sunday and add it to all my salads, including this one!  Also convenient is store bought rotisserie chicken. 

Next is the dressing…sweetened naturally with dates and full of awesome sesame ginger flavor, this dressing is down right drinkable.  Update…several readers have noted that a double batch is totally necessary.  It also makes an excellent dipping sauce or marinade!

Typically I store the dressing in a mason jar until ready to use.  The salad is super easy to throw together using a premade bag of coleslaw mix, red cabbage, sliced red peppers, green onions, and almonds.  If I’m going to serve it immediately, I combine everything together at this point.  For meal prepping, I keep the dressing separate and toss it in individual servings.

I love these glass containers and cute portable salad dressing bottles for prepping this salad ahead.

Check out my meal prep Mason Jar version of this salad or these Meal Prep Thai Chicken Lettuce Cups for more convenient, tasty, and nutritious lunch options!

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Asian Chicken Chopped Salad (Whole30 Paleo)

Prep Time

15 mins

Total Time

15 mins

 

Asian Chicken Chopped Salad (Whole30 Paleo) - a deliciously nutritious salad with a sweet and tangy Asian dressing, free of soy or sugar!

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 139 kcal

Ingredients

• 4 cups cole slaw mix (cabbage with shredded carrots)
• 1 cup shredded red cabbage
• 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced thin
• 1 cup shredded chicken breast
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds
• 2 green onions, finely sliced
• 1 Tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)

Asian Dressing

• 1/4 cup coconut aminos
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 3 large pitted dates

Instructions

1. For the salad, place all ingredients in a large bowl or serving dish and toss to combine.

2. For the dressing, combine all ingredients in a small blender or food processor (I used my Magic Bullet.)  Process until dates are completely ground and dressing is a slightly creamy texture.

3. Best when salad and dressing are combined just before eating. 

Nutrition Facts

Asian Chicken Chopped Salad (Whole30 Paleo)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 139 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7g 11%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Cholesterol 13mg 4%

Sodium 229mg 10%

Potassium 242mg 7%

Total Carbohydrates 12g 4%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 8g

Protein 5g 10%

Vitamin A 8.7%

Vitamin C 35.6%

Calcium 4.8%

Iron 4.2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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