THAI CHICKEN SALAD WITH GINGER LIME DRESSING

THIS THAI CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE IS PACKED WITH TEXTURE AND ANYTHING BUT BLAND!

Today, I’ve got a Thai Chicken Salad with amazing texture and flavors.

let’s share a salad that is perfect fuel for an intense workout.  And speaking of intense, this Thai Chicken Salad is packed with flavor. I adore the color and texture.

Adapted from Clean Eats

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon coconut oil 
• 1 small red onion, chopped fine
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken
• 4 tablespoons lime juice
• 3 tablespoons fish sauce (Red Boat brand)
• 1 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated (or 2 drops Ginger Essential Oil)
• 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
• Honey, to taste
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 4 cups shredded Napa cabbage
• 3 carrots, grated
• 2 scallions, chopped
• ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• ¼ cup raw cashews, toasted and chopped

Instructions

1. Heat coconut oil over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for two minutes. Add chicken and saute until browned and the chicken is fully cooked. Allow to cool and shred chicken
2. Make dressing by whisking together lime juice, fish sauce, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Slowly whisk in olive oil until emulsified. Add honey to taste.
3. In a large bowl combine cabbage, carrots, scallions, basil, cilantro and chicken. Toss with dressing. Top with cashews and serve.