Vietnamese Chicken Cabbage Salad

Name: Vietnamese Chicken Cabbage Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken breast; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 3 inches fresh ginger, cut into slices; 1 bunch scallions (white and light green parts only); 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 8 cups cold water; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon seasoned rice wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1-2 thai chilies, minced; 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger; 6 cups shredded cabbage; 2 cups shredded carrots; 1 cup roughly chopped scallions (dark green parts only); 4 Persian cucumbers, chopped; 2 shallots, thinly sliced; 2 avocados, sliced; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro; 1/4 cup mint leaves; 1/2 cup Thai basil leaves; 1/2 cup roasted salted peanuts, roughly chopped

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:30min

If you love hearty salads with lots of flavor and texture, this Vietnamese chicken cabbage salad is for you! It's a healthy and simple weeknight dinner that's perfect for summer.

Updated at: Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:30:30 GMT