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    Chicken and Cabbage Salad With Almond Butter Dressing Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Crunchy matchstick carrots, red peppers, and shredded Napa cabbage make this salad a big pile of different flavors and textures, all without any lettuce.

    If you’ve been getting a little tired of alternating Romaine and red leaf lately, cabbage is a simple (and cheap!) alternative, and it gives the whole salad a slightly Asian feel, especially when it’s topped off with a spicy almond butter dressing.

    Chicken and Cabbage Salad With Almond Butter Dressing

    The dressing here is what really makes the whole salad. Start with a base of almond butter, and add olive oil for a smoother texture, red pepper flakes for spice, ginger for a little extra heat, and vinegar and lime juice to brighten everything up.

    The coconut aminos bring out the savory aspect – they’re basically Paleo soy sauce, and you can find them in health food stores or online.

    This salad is a classy way to use up any leftover cooked chicken and an easy addition to the lunch rotation.

    If you’re making it for a lunchbox, just store the dressing in a separate container, so it doesn’t get the vegetables all slimy before you’re ready to dig in. And then grab your fork and enjoy the envious stares of everyone else in the break room.

    Chicken and Cabbage Salad With Almond Butter Dressing Recipe

    SERVES: 4 PREP: 20 min

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups pre-cooked chicken, shredded;
    • 4 cups Napa cabbage, shredded;
    • 2 carrots, julienned;
    • 1 cucumber, sliced;
    • 1 red pepper, sliced;
    • 2 green onions, sliced;

    Ingredients for the almond butter dressing

    • ⅓ cup almond butter;
    • 1 garlic clove, minced;
    • ½ tbsp. fresh ginger, minced;
    • ½ tsp. red pepper flakes;
    • 2 tbsp. white wine vinegar;
    • Juice of one lime;
    • 2 tbsp. coconut aminos;
    • 1 tbsp. raw honey; (optional)
    • 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil;
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper;
    Chicken and Cabbage Salad With Almond Butter Dressing Recipe Preparation

    Preparation

    1. Combine all the ingredients for the dressing in a bowl. Stir until well combined and season to taste.
    2. Combine all the ingredients for the salad in a salad bowl and toss gently.
    3. Drizzle the dressing on top, give another gentle toss, and serve.
    Chicken and Cabbage Salad With Almond Butter Dressing Recipe

    Chicken and Cabbage Salad With Almond Butter Dressing Recipe

    A super-fast, super-crunchy salad with a subtle Asian inspiration, perfect for home or the lunchbox.
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 367 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups pre-cooked chicken shredded
    • 4 cups Napa cabbage shredded
    • 2 carrots julienned
    • 1 cucumber sliced
    • 1 red pepper sliced
    • 2 green onions sliced
    • ⅓ cup almond butter
    • 1 garlic clove minced
    • ½ tbsp. fresh ginger minced
    • ½ tsp. red pepper flakes
    • 2 tbsp. white wine vinegar
    • Juice of one lime
    • 2 tbsp. coconut aminos
    • 1 tbsp. raw honey optional
    • 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Combine all the ingredients for the dressing in a bowl. Stir until well combined and season to taste.
      ⅓ cup almond butter, 1 garlic clove, ½ tbsp. fresh ginger, ½ tsp. red pepper flakes, 2 tbsp. white wine vinegar, Juice of one lime, 2 tbsp. coconut aminos, 1 tbsp. raw honey, 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • Combine all the ingredients for the salad in a salad bowl and toss gently.
      2 cups pre-cooked chicken, 4 cups Napa cabbage, 2 carrots, 1 cucumber, 1 red pepper, 2 green onions
    • Drizzle the dressing on top, give another gentle toss, and serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 367kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 24gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 247mgPotassium: 718mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2188IUVitamin C: 63mgCalcium: 162mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword almond, butter, cabbage, chicken, salad
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    Filed Under: Paleo Chicken and Poultry Recipes, Paleo Recipes, Paleo Salad Recipes Tagged With: cooking: fast prep, cooking: raw, diet: dairy-free, diet: egg-free, diet: shellfish-free, Paleo Budget-Friendly Recipes, Paleo Low-Carb Recipes, Paleo Lunch Recipes

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