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Zesty Vietnamese Chicken Salad

This fresh salad is a wonderful mix of crunchy vegetables and tender chicken tossed in a bright lime dressing.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 Vietnamese· July 14, 2026
Zesty Vietnamese Chicken Salad
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Prep
20 minutes
Cook
0 minutes
Total
20 minutes
Serves
4

I love making this salad when I want something light that still feels like a full meal. It is packed with colorful veggies and plenty of herbs, making every bite taste like a fresh breeze. It is also a fantastic way to use up a rotisserie chicken from the store if you are in a hurry.

The dressing is the star here because it hits all those lovely sweet and salty notes. If you want a bit of a kick, leave the seeds in your chili, or take them out if you prefer things on the milder side. This dish is naturally high in protein and fiber, so it keeps you feeling full and happy all afternoon.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 4 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 large carrot, julienned
  • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced into matchsticks
  • 1/4 cup red onion, very thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint, torn
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 small red chili, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, crushed for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1

    Start by making the dressing in a small bowl or a jar. Whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, minced garlic, and chopped chili until the sugar has completely dissolved.

  2. 2

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, julienned carrots, cucumber, and red onion.

  3. 3

    Add the shredded chicken to the bowl along with the fresh cilantro and mint leaves.

  4. 4

    Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together gently so the chicken and vegetables are well coated.

  5. 5

    Let the salad sit for about five to ten minutes. This allows the vegetables to soften just slightly and soak up all those beautiful flavors.

  6. 6

    Give it one last toss, sprinkle the crushed peanuts over the top, and serve it right away.

💡 Tips

You can store leftovers in the fridge for about two days, though the veggies will lose some crunch over time. If you are prepping this for work, keep the dressing in a separate small container and mix it in just before you eat.

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