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Rotisserie Chicken Salad

Flavor-Packed Rotisserie Chicken Salad for Your Quick Lunch Bliss

Enjoy a vibrant and protein-packed Rotisserie Chicken Salad with Asian Dressing that's perfect for quick and healthy lunches.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Quinoa Rinse before cooking.
  • 1 whole Rotisserie Chicken Mix white and dark meat.
  • 2 cups Coleslaw Mix Adds crunch and fiber.
  • 1 cup Edamame Can substitute with chickpeas.
  • 3 whole Scallions Use both white and green parts.
  • 1 large Cucumbers Slice into 1/4-inch half-moons.
  • 1/2 cup Cashews Keep separate until serving.
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds Can be swapped with sunflower seeds.
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce Less sodium varieties recommended.
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Apple cider vinegar is a substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Maple syrup for a vegan option.
  • 1 whole Lime Juice Use freshly squeezed.
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Oil Adjust for spice preference.
  • 1 tablespoon Freshly Grated Ginger Ground ginger can be a quick substitute.
  • 2 teaspoons Toasted Sesame Oil Essential for deepening flavor.

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Sheet Pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water. Combine with 2 cups of water in a saucepan, bring to boil. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes until fluffy. Cool on a sheet pan.
  2. Slice cucumber into 1/4-inch half-moons, shred rotisserie chicken, and chop scallions.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, lime juice, chili oil, ginger, and sesame oil until smooth.
  4. In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, shredded chicken, coleslaw mix, edamame, scallion whites, and cucumbers. Fold gently to mix.
  5. Just before serving, add cashews and sesame seeds to keep them crunchy.
  6. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat. Garnish with reserved scallion greens.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Dress salad right before serving to maintain freshness. Allow quinoa to cool completely before combining to preserve texture.

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