Chicken Salad with Cabbage & Peanuts

WW Chicken Salad with Cabbage & Peanuts
Makes 4 servings | ~2–3 points per serving

✨ Ingredients:

✅ Main Salad:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded (0 points)
• 4 cups shredded cabbage (red and green) (0 points)
• 1 cup shredded carrots (0 points)
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced (0 points)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (0 points)
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions (0 points)
• 1/3 cup chopped roasted peanuts (7 points total)

✅ Optional Dressing (Low-Point Asian-Inspired):

• 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (0 points)
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar (0 points)
• 1 tbsp lime juice (0 points)
• 1 tsp honey (1 point)
• 1 tsp sesame oil (1 point)
• 1 tsp grated ginger (0 points)
• 1 clove garlic, minced (0 points)
• Pinch of black pepper

🥣 Instructions:

1. Cook the Chicken:
   • Poach, grill, or bake the chicken breasts until fully cooked.
   • Let cool slightly, then shred with two forks.
2. Assemble the Salad:
   • In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, cilantro, and green onions.
   • Add the shredded chicken and toss gently.
3. Make the Dressing:
   • In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic until well combined.
4. Combine:
   • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat everything evenly.
   • Sprinkle with chopped roasted peanuts just before serving (to maintain crunch).
5. Serve:
   • Divide into 4 servings and enjoy!

🧮 WW Points Recap:

Estimated per serving: ~2–3 points depending on your plan.

✅ Tips:

🌱 Omit or reduce the peanuts for an even lower point salad.
🍗 Use rotisserie chicken breast (skin removed) to save time (same points).
🥗 Add extra veggies like cucumbers, snap peas, or baby spinach (0 points).