Asian Chopped Chicken Salad with Sliced Tiger Nuts and 2 dressing options

This Asian Chopped Chicken Salad with Sliced Tiger Nuts and 2 dressing options (with Tiger Nuts Oil) offers a delightful crunch, vibrant colors, and a burst of flavors that make it a perfect dish for any occasion. The use of Sliced Tiger Nuts and Tiger Nuts Oil introduces a novel taste that boosts the nutritional value of the salad with healthy fats and dietary fiber. Enjoy this refreshing and nutritious salad as a light main course or a side dish.

Sliced Tiger Nuts and Tiger Nuts Oil make this salad a great alternative for those looking for nut-free options or to incorporate more plant-based ingredients into their diets. Tiger Nuts makes this light, flavorful salad and dressing high in fiber, antioxidants, and monounsaturated fats.

 

Asian Chopped Chicken Salad with Sliced Tiger Nuts

Ingredients:

2 cups shredded cabbage (mix of red and green cabbage for color)
1 cup shredded carrots
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup Sliced Tiger Nuts
1/4 cup Tiger Nuts oil (for the dressing)
Protein options: 1 cup cooked, shredded chicken or tofu for a vegetarian version
Optional: 1 cup crispy wonton chips

 

Dressing Ingredients:

1/4 cup Tiger Nuts oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free option)
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup for vegan option
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
Salt and pepper to taste

 

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, carrots, red bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, and sliced Tiger Nuts. If you're including a protein, add it to the bowl as well.
2.  Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the Tiger Nuts oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic, and grated ginger. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3.  Combine: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until everything is well coated.
4. Serve: Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Give it a final toss before serving.

 

Ingredients for Chinese Plum Dressing:

1/4 cup Tiger Nuts oil
2 tablespoons plum sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for a gluten-free option)
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste

 

Instructions for Chinese Plum Dressing:

1. Mix the Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the Tiger Nuts oil, plum sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic until well combined. Season with salt and pepper according to your taste.
2. Adjust Consistency and Taste: If the dressing is too thick, you can thin it with a little water until you reach the desired consistency. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more soy sauce for saltiness, plum sauce for sweetness, or vinegar for acidity.