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Vietnamese Chicken Salad

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Vietnamese Chicken Salad, or Gỏi Gà, is a light and flavorful salad featuring shredded chicken, crunchy vegetables, fresh herbs, and a tangy fish sauce dressing. It’s a refreshing dish ideal for warm days or as a healthy main course.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage (green or Napa)
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup sliced cucumber
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 small red chili, sliced (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together fish sauce, lime juice, rice vinegar, sugar, garlic, and chili to make the dressing.
  2. In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cabbage, carrots, cucumber, red onion, mint, and cilantro.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated.
  4. Let sit for 10–15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  5. Top with chopped peanuts before serving, if using.

Notes

  • Use leftover or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • Adjust chili amount to control the heat level.
  • For a vegetarian version, replace chicken with tofu and use soy sauce instead of fish sauce.

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Keywords: Vietnamese chicken salad, goi ga, healthy salad, Asian salad, shredded chicken

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