I know, I know. You’re thinking, “yet another healthy salad??” But trust me on this one. This Vietnamese chicken salad is packed with flavor and is oh-so-healthy. Plus, it’s perfect for a low-carb diet! So what are you waiting for? Dig in!
My husband Patrick used to talk about this restaurant called Le Tonkin, which served the most amazing Vietnamese Salad. He took me there on our honeymoon and I finally got a chance to try it myself!
As soon as we walked through the door, the delicious aromas of fresh herbs and spices hit us. The salad was so simple yet absolutely amazing! The chicken was cooked to perfection, and the flavors of the herbs and spices were subtly but perfectly balanced. Ever since I have been making it for him!
Here is my Healthy version of this Vietnamese Chicken Salad recipe!
Healthy Vietnamese chicken Salad
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast boiled and shredded
- 2 cups iceberg lettuce finely shredded
- 2 carrots peeled finely shredded
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves
- 1 cup of soy bean sprouts
- 1/2 red onion julienned
- 3 tablespoons roasted salted peanuts chopped
Vietnamese dipping sauce
- 6 tablespoons water
- 2½ tablespoons Monk fruit sugar
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1½ tablespoons lime juice about 1 lime
- 1 clove garlic minced optional
- 1 bird eye chili thinly sliced I often use chili flakes
Instructions
- Place chicken in a large saucepan. Cover with cold water. Bring to the boil over medium heat. Let that simmer, for 12 to 15 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from fire. Let the chicken cool and then shred. Reserve.
- In a bowl, combine all the ingredients and mix untilthe sugar has dissolved. Taste the sauce and adjust the sweetness if needed.Use the sauce immediately or transfer to a sanitizedjar or bottle. Keep refrigerated. Add the onion. Reserve.
- Place lettuce, carrots, bean sprouts, mint, coriander and chicken in a large bowl. Sprinkle with peanuts. Serve.
Nutrition
So the Healthy Vietnamese Chicken Salad recipe is made with Chinese cabbage, but sometimes I made it with shredded lettuce too.
Chicken Vietnamese salad is a dish that is not only delicious but also healthy.
The recipe includes a combination of fresh vegetables, herbs, and chicken. It also includes a variety of sauces and spices. The salad is low in calories, high in protein, and rich in vitamin C.
There are so many variations of this salad and all are delicious. It’s always refreshing & crunchy in the hot summer-crazy weather we are living through.
Happy Chopping!
7 thoughts on “The Benefits of Eating Healthy Chicken Vietnamese Salad”
WOW! This made me hungry.
Thank you Thaís! ?
Your husband knows what’s good Gaila, because this salad looks delicious! Nice and light for summer!
Yes Mary Ann! He does know! hehehe thanks for stopping by!
No wonder Patric loves this salad. It’s a perfect combo of chicken and crsispy and juicy veggies. Love the addition of mint and coriander leaves – fresh and delicious!
Wow, what a fun story, Gaila! That’s the amazing thing about food. It is a universal language, and most recipes are packed with memories. I love that you recreated this salad based on one of your husband’s favorite restaurants! It sounds delicious, and I definitely want to give this one a shot! 🙂 Hope you’re having a great week so far!
Hey David! yes food is an universal language! as you say, a form of expression where we tell the rest of the world how we feel and how we want them to feel too! Have a great week!