Vietnamese Chicken Salad with Sesame and Lime Dressing

Name: Vietnamese Chicken Salad with Sesame and Lime Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded; 1 cup cabbage, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup carrots, julienned; 1/2 cup cucumber, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 tbsp sesame seeds; 2 tbsp lime juice; 1 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tsp honey; Salt and pepper to taste

🗒 Dinner 🗒 Lunch 🍽 American

A refreshing and light salad perfect for lunch or dinner, bursting with flavors of lime and sesame.

Light, fresh, and tangy Vietnamese-style chicken salad with a zesty lime dressing and crunchy vegetables.

Ingredients

2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 cup cabbage, thinly sliced
1/2 cup carrots, julienned
1/2 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tbsp sesame seeds
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp honey
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a bowl, combine cabbage, carrots, cucumber, and cilantro.
Add shredded chicken on top.
In a small bowl, whisk lime juice, fish sauce, honey, salt, and pepper.
Pour dressing over salad and toss gently.
Sprinkle sesame seeds on top and serve immediately.

Expert Tips

Use cooked chicken leftover from previous meals to save time. | Toast sesame seeds for extra flavor.

Recipe Notes

You can substitute fish sauce with soy sauce for a vegetarian version.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make this ahead?

Dress the salad just before serving to keep veggies crisp.

How to store leftovers?

Store leftover salad and dressing separately.

Prep Time15 minutes

Servings3 servings

Rating4.9/5 (85)

Maria Bakkers

A home cook and recipe creator from the United States. With a background in Hospitality and Catering, I love turning everyday ingredients into simple, family-friendly meals. When I’m not in the kitchen, I enjoy camping with my husband and our two children. On The Fry Pans, I share easy recipes, cooking tips, and honest kitchen tool reviews to help families cook smarter and eat better.

While Maria develops all our recipes, we want to provide the most accurate health information. This article was medically reviewed by Dr. Farzana Antu, BSc, MS, MPH (North South University) Nutrition and Food Science, to ensure accuracy.