Crunchy Vietnamese Chicken Salad – OatsRecipes

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken (preferably rotisserie chicken)
• 1 cup shredded cabbage (green or purple, or a mix of both)
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 1/4 cup sliced green onions (scallions)
• 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
• 1/4 cup crispy fried shallots (optional, but adds crunch)
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
• 1 red chili, finely sliced (optional, for heat)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• For the Dressing:
• 3 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 teaspoons sugar (or to taste)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 small red chili, finely chopped (optional, for extra heat)
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil