By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 4
112 cal · 15 min
Vietnamese Chicken Salad
Recipe GLPR7e08a9e8da8cfe
A vibrant, herbaceous salad featuring grilled chicken breast sliced thin and tossed with crisp cabbage, tangy pickled vegetables, fresh mint and cilantro, and a light marinade-based dressing. This fresh and flavorful dish celebrates classic Vietnamese flavors with a simple 15-minute assembly.
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Ingredients
1/4 cup reserved chicken marinade
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
5 cups shredded green cabbage
2 reserved grilled chicken breast halves, sliced 1/3-inch thick
1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
1 cup reserved pickled carrots and daikon, drained
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro plus 6 large cilantro sprigs for garnish
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Whisk the reserved chicken marinade with the vegetable oil in a small bowl to create the dressing. Set aside.
Place the shredded green cabbage in a large mixing bowl. Add the sliced shallot, drained pickled carrots and daikon, chopped mint, and chopped cilantro.
Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated and combined.
Arrange the sliced grilled chicken on top of the salad.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Garnish with cilantro sprigs and serve immediately.
Comments
The 15-minute claim ignores poaching or pan-frying the chicken, which realistically adds 15–20 minutes; budget 30–35 minutes total. Ingredients are straightforward at any Charlotte chain—cabbage, shallot, and fresh herbs at Harris Teeter or Food Lion, chicken at any grocer—but pickled carrots and daikon may require a trip to an Asian market if you skip homemade; pre-made versions at Harris Teeter or Walmart cost $3–5 and save time. Cost per serving runs $2.50–3.50 depending on chicken price and whether you pickle or buy. The salad does not keep well once dressed and is best eaten the same night, though cooked chicken and raw vegetables can be prepped ahead and combined at table.
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