ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD LETTUCE CUPS

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"I serve this salad in lettuce leaves or in pita pockets to friends who enjoy something a bit out of the ordinary. This is fast, easy, a bit exotic and, best of all, delicious." If you like peanut butter, this is the chicken salad for you! Mary Bergfeld - Eugene, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup reduced-fat sesame ginger salad dressing
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 to 3 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 packages (6 ounces each) ready-to-use grilled chicken breast strips
4 cups chopped cucumbers
1 cup chopped sweet red pepper
3/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup grated carrot
8 Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves
Chopped fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, cucumbers, pepper, onions and carrot. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Chill until serving. Serve on lettuce leaves. Garnish with cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 1253mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

Proshad Shing
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I'm not a big fan of Asian food, but I really enjoyed this salad. It's a great way to try something new.


Jonathan Ekm
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a great option for a light and healthy lunch or dinner.


Elizabeth Duncan
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I'm always looking for new and exciting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's so flavorful and refreshing.


Sundus Ali
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that you can use any type of lettuce you like.


Eleazar Kiprotich
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I've made this salad several times, and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken, and it's always a healthy and delicious option.


Shair Ali
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This salad was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either. I probably won't make it again.


isi akuko ndi igbo
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I'm not a huge fan of lettuce cups, but I really enjoyed this salad. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the dressing was light and refreshing.


Everbless Twinkle43
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This is my new favorite salad recipe. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Rajendra Mahar
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I made this salad for a party, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Hani AlAlawi
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The dressing was a bit too sweet for my taste, but other than that, this salad was delicious. I especially loved the crunchy peanuts and water chestnuts.


Ian John
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This Asian chicken salad in lettuce cups was a hit! The flavors were amazing, and the lettuce cups were a fun and healthy way to serve it. I'll definitely be making this again.