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Servings: 4

Fresh, colorful, and a little crunchy from the cabbage and cashews, this cool salad is perfect on a hot summer night.

Ingredients

3 Tbs. seasoned rice vinegar
1 Tbs. plus 2 tsp. fish sauce
2 medium cloves garlic, minced
1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
4 cups very thinly sliced purple cabbage (about 1/2 small head)
3 cups shredded cooked chicken (store-bought rotisserie works well)
1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Flaky sea salt
1/2 cup roasted salted cashew halves
Lime wedges, for serving

Calories (kcal) : 300
Fat Calories (kcal): 110
Fat (g): 12
Saturated Fat (g): 2.5
Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 2.5
Monounsaturated Fat (g): 6
Cholesterol (mg): 90
Sodium (mg): 740
Carbohydrates (g): 13
Fiber (g): 3
Sugar (g): 4
Protein (g): 37

Preparation

In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar and fish sauce with 2 Tbs. water. Add the garlic and pepper flakes, and set aside.
In a large bowl, toss the cabbage, chicken, scallions, basil, and cilantro with the dressing. Season to taste with salt. Serve topped with the cashews and the lime wedges on the side.

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moebears | 06/03/2018
Yum and easy. Packed it for a beach day...perfect light and refreshing lunch for the beach!
samina | 06/02/2018
Delicious summer evening recipe with Asian flavor. I used rotisserie chicken, and made it exactly as directed. Used up the leftovers for tonight's dinner. Saved this one for future use.

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Name: Chicken Cabbage Salad with Basil, Cilantro, and Cashews
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 Tbs. seasoned rice vinegar; 1 Tbs. plus 2 tsp. fish sauce; 2 medium cloves garlic, minced; 1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes; 4 cups very thinly sliced purple cabbage (about 1/2 small head); 3 cups shredded cooked chicken (store-bought rotisserie works well); 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; Flaky sea salt; 1/2 cup roasted salted cashew halves; Lime wedges, for serving