Keto Chinese Chicken Salad
While I am not strictly following the “Keto” Diet, I am trying to include more low carb/Keto Friendly meals throughout my week. I try to intentionally plan to eat a salad 1-2 days per week for lunch, and I do like a variety to keep things interesting and not the same old thing all the time. This Keto Chinese Chicken Salad is delicious, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do 🙂
Asian Dressing
In a small bowl, combine oil, vinegar, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, ginger, and sesame oil. Whisk until fully combined.
Allow dressing to sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes for flavors to blend while preparing the rest of the salad. Or, refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Salad:
In a large salad bowl combine the cabbage, chicken, carrots, scallions, and cilantro. Remix up the dressing to recombine and drizzle over the salad.
Toss everything until evenly coated. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and optional chow mein noodles and serve.
Keto Chinese Chicken Salad

Ingredients
- Dressing Ingredients:
- 2 Tbsp. canola oil
- 1/3 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 1 1/2 TBsp. soy sauce
- ½ TBsp. tablespoon ginger
- 1/2 tsp. toasted sesame oil
- Salad Ingredients:
- 4 cups cooked chicken diced
- 1 pound Napa cabbage cored and shredded
- 2 cups red cabbage finely shredded
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 bunch scallions sliced thin
- 1/4 cup cilantro minced
- 2 TBsp. sesame seeds for garnish - optional
- 1 cup chow mein noodles (optional, leave off if Keto)
Instructions
Asian Dressing:
SALAD:
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 291Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 489mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 2gSugar: 5gProtein: 19g

These are a few items I find helpful in my own kitchen when preparing this Keto Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe:
Pyrex Glass Mixing Bowl Set (3-Piece)PHILWIN Cutting Boards for Kitchen, Plastic Chopping Board Set of 5 with Non-Slip Feet and Deep Drip Juice Groove, Easy Grip Handle, BPA Free, Non-porous, Dishwasher Safe
Chef Knife – PAUDIN Pro Kitchen Knife 8 Inch Chef’s Knife N1 German High Carbon Stainless Steel Knife with Ergonomic Handle, Ultra Sharp, Best Choice for Home Kitchen & Restaurant
Cuisinart CTG-00-BG Boxed Grater
Large Stoneware Salad Serving Bowl, 78oz/11inch Embossed Multicolor Mexican Floral Design, with 2 Bamboo Salad Hands
Asian Salads Book: The Ultimate Asian Salad Dressing Cookbook and Best Asian Salad Recipes You Will Ever Find!
Saladish: A Crunchier, Grainier, Herbier, Heartier, Tastier Way with Vegetables
Essential Wok Cookbook: A Simple Chinese Cookbook for Stir-Fry, Dim Sum, and Other Restaurant Favorites
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Starla
Tuesday 20th of August 2019
I feel like I would struggle with keto, but this meal looks so flavorful and delish! Going to definitely pin to try later. The dressing sounds so good!
Jerry Marquardt
Tuesday 20th of August 2019
Because the salad looks as delicious as it does, I can't wait to try this special recipe out. I only hope I will be able do as good as you did in the heartwarming photos.
Cassandra D
Tuesday 20th of August 2019
I would love to make this Keto Chinese Chicken Salad recipe. I like the ginger included in this recipe.
Buddy Garrett
Tuesday 20th of August 2019
This recipe sounds healthy and delicious.
Kayla klontz
Tuesday 20th of August 2019
This looks yummy, I saved the recipe!