25 mins
Crunchy Peanut-Lime Chicken Noodle Salad
A hearty salad. Yes, there is such a thing - especially when you mix in a nice portion of peanutty noodles and big chunks of chicken. The flavors are outstanding and the fun mix of textures makes this meal super delicious! Enjoy!
Crunchy Peanut-Lime Chicken Noodle Salad
SERVINGS :
4
PEOPLE
PREP TIME :
MINUTES
Ingredients
- 4 ounces soba noodles
- 3 cups rotisserie chicken, skinned and chopped
- 3 cups kale, finely chopped
- 3 cups shredded cabbage, coleslaw mix
- 1 cup carrot, finely sliced
- 1 cup radish, finely sliced
- 1/2 cup peanuts, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 lime, wedged
- Peanut-Lime Dressing
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 lime, juiced
Servings:
Directions
- Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and run under cold water to cool.
- Place kale, cabbage, carrots, and radishes in a bowl and toss to combine. Set aside.
- Prepare dressing. Place the peanut butter in a microwave safe dish. Heat until soft and creamy - about 15-20 seconds.
- Stir in remaining dressing ingredients and whisk to combine. Adjust seasoning with additional lime juice and sesame oil if desired. (You can also add a big squeeze of Sriracha for a punch of heat!)
- Place noodles in a bowl and drizzle with a bit of dressing. Toss to combine and then divide among serving plates.
- Top noodles with equal portions of kale and cabbage mixture.
- Add chopped chicken to the bowl you used to toss the noodles. Drizzle a bit of dressing on the chicken and toss to combine.
- Add portions of chicken to the top of each plate.
- Garnish with peanuts and sesame seeds and serve with additional dressing and lime wedges.
Nutrition per serving
Per Serving: Calories 609 Fat 24 Sat Fat 4 Sodium 1130 Carbs 60 Sugars 15 Fiber 7 Protein 43.
NOTES
KID NOTE: Deconstruct the plate and serve portions of undressed chicken, noodles, and sliced carrots
VEGETARIAN TIP: Replace the chicken with pan seared cubed tofu.
GLUTEN MODIFICATIONS: Use rice noodles and tamari instead of soy sauce.