Enjoy this recipe from Day 7 of our upcoming WHFoods 7-Day Meal Plan. We encourage you to sample the recipes that we have been (and will be) previewing over the next several weeks. They are packed with nutrition from the nutrient-rich foods found in each recipe.

Enjoy our nutrient-rich version of the traditional Chinese Chicken Salad with crunchy almonds and homemade tangy ginger dressing giving it added taste and nutrition. This recipe contains a wealth of health-protective nutrients including 144% DV for niacin to help promote energy production, 113% DV for vitamin C to help protect against excess free radical production, 85% DV for vitamin B2 to promote antioxidant protection, 71% of your Daily Value (DV) of protein to support proper body composition, 71% DV for vitamin K for healthy blood clotting, 53% DV for copper to help provide antioxidant protection, 46% DV for vitamin A to help support immune and inflammatory systems, 40% DV for vitamin B6 to help production of red blood cells and cholesterol metabolism, 37% DV for vitamin E to help protect against free radical damage and heart disease and much more.

Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 3 oz (about1/2 cup cooked) chicken breast, cubed
• (to cook chicken see our 7-Minute Quick Broiled Chicken recipe)
• 3 cups napa cabbage, shredded
• 1/4 cup carrots, grated
• 3 TBS thinly sliced scallion (green onions)
• 2 TBS sliced or chopped almonds
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tsp sesame seeds
• Optional: 1 sheet toasted nori (seaweed), cut into small strips

Dressing:

• 1 TBS extra virgin olive oil
• 1-1/2 TBS rice vinegar
• 1 TBS tamari soy sauce
• 2 TBS orange juice
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt & white pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Place chicken and other salad ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Whisk together dressing ingredients in a smaller bowl.
3. Pour dressing over salad and toss lightly. Top with optional toasted nori.

This salad keeps for 1 day, refrigerated.

Serves 1