Pistachio Free Asian-Style Chicken Salad with Coconut Ginger Dressing
Total time1 hr
Prep time25 min
Cook time20 min
4.7
(27)
This vibrant, crunchy salad is the kind of meal that feels light and fresh but still genuinely satisfying ā the kind you'll want to make on repeat all summer long. Ginger-poached chicken is the star, cooked low and slow until it's tender enough to shred into silky strips that soak up every bit of the dressing. Speaking of the dressing: coconut aminos, fresh lime juice, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of honey come together into something tangy, slightly sweet, and deeply savory all at once. The salad itself layers green and red cabbage, julienned carrots, cucumber, scallions, cilantro, and mint for a bowl that's as colorful as it is texturally satisfying. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies or sensitivities, this recipe is a genuinely worry-free win ā every single ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, with no hidden nut-based oils or garnishes to second-guess. The optional toasted coconut flakes add a subtle tropical finish without introducing any cross-contamination concerns. It comes together with simple pantry staples and whole fresh produce, making it an easy weeknight go-to that never feels like a compromise.
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1 english cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
3 scallions (green tops only), thinly sliced
½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
¼ cup fresh mint leaves, torn
For the dressing
3 tbsp coconut aminos
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp honey
½ tsp turmeric
¼ tsp salt
For serving
1 tbsp toasted coconut flakes (optional)
lime wedges (optional)
Instructions
1
Place the chicken breasts in a large pot and cover with cold water by about 2 inches. Add the salt and ginger slices. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and cook for 15ā18 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) on an instant-read thermometer at the thickest part.
2
Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for 10ā15 minutes, until cool enough to handle. Discard the poaching liquid and ginger slices. Shred the chicken into thin strips using two forks or your fingers.
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