Whole30 Chinese Chicken Salad with Dates
Inspired by the colorful crunch of classic Chinese chicken salads, this Whole30 version adds a sweet, unexpected twist with medjool dates. It’s fresh, filling, and packed with texture—perfect for warm days or light dinners. The creamy sesame dressing ties everything together with bold, tangy flavor that’ll keep you coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: serves 4
- Category: dinner
Ingredients
For the Salad:
2 cups cubed cooked chicken (about 2 lbs raw)
4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
1 cup shredded red cabbage
1 cup shredded carrots
½ cup sliced almonds
2 medjool dates (Natural Delights®), chopped
2 green onions, chopped
Optional: sesame seeds for garnish
Sesame Dressing:
2 medjool dates
3 tbsp coconut aminos
3 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
1 garlic clove
½ inch fresh ginger
½ tsp ground black pepper
¼ tsp sea salt
Instructions
In a blender, combine all dressing ingredients. Blend until smooth and creamy.
In a large bowl, toss romaine, cabbage, carrots, almonds, chopped dates, and green onions.
Add cubed chicken and drizzle with dressing. Toss to coat.
Garnish with sesame seeds if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Calories: 370
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g