Vietnamese Chicken Salad is a fresh and vibrant Asian salad recipe made with shredded chicken, crisp cabbage, herbs, and a tangy nuoc cham dressing.

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3 cups cooked shredded chicken

6 cups shredded Napa cabbage

1 cup shredded carrots

1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

1 cup fresh mint leaves

1 cup fresh cilantro leaves

1/2 cup roasted unsalted peanuts

1/4 cup fresh lime juice

2 tbsp fish sauce

2 tbsp rice vinegar

1 tbsp honey or sugar

1 clove garlic, minced

1 red chili, minced (optional)

1. Combine shredded chicken, cabbage, carrots, onion, mint, and cilantro in a bowl.

2. Whisk lime juice, fish sauce, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, and chili.

3. Pour dressing over salad and toss well.

4. Top with chopped peanuts and serve immediately.

Store dressing separately if making ahead.

Add peanuts just before serving for maximum crunch.

Adjust sweetness or spice to taste.