Top 21 Chinese Salad Recipes For Good Health

The first Chinese salad recipe was published in the 1930s. Since then, recipe developers all over the world have created numerous versions. This nutritious and savory salad is more American than Chinese, and it honors the ambitious Chinese immigrants. They saw fusion food as a way to achieve their American Dream early in their lives. Today, Chinese salad is a huge hit and can be seen in restaurants all over the world. Freshness and crunch are fundamental elements in all Chinese salad recipes. They use vibrant, crisp vegetables like napa cabbage, cucumbers, and radishes that blend perfectly with the other ingredients and provide that much-needed texture. The best part is that you can make these delectable salads right at home. Here are 21 Chinese salad recipes that will help you improve your body, mind, and health. Check them out!

1. Vegan Rice Noodle Chinese Salad

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cooking Time: 10 min
• Total Time: 30 min
• Serves: 1

Ingredients

• ⅔ cup cooked rice noodle
• ¼ cup thinly sliced carrots
• ¼ cup thinly sliced zucchini
• ¼ cup bean sprouts
• 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds
• 3 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 tablespoon sesame seed oil
• ½ teaspoon minced garlic
• ¼ teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• Salt to taste

How To Prepare

1. Mix rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, brown sugar, and salt in a bowl.
2. Toss the veggies and rice noodles together in another bowl.
3. Drizzle the dressing on top and mix well.
4. Sprinkle black sesame seeds on top. Enjoy your salad!

Nutritional Information Per Serving*

• Calories: 373 kcal
• Protein: 10.3 g
• Fat: 17.7 g
• Carbohydrates: 43.6 g

Customizable Variations

• Add cooked shrimp, chicken, tofu, or tempeh to the recipe for a protein boost.
• Use fresh herbs like cilantro, basil, or mint for added flavor.

Quick Tip

You can use apple cider vinegar, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, white balsamic vinegar, or plain distilled vinegar as a substitute for rice wine vinegar. However, you may need to adjust the quantity according to the substitute you pick.

2. Classic Spring Onions, Radish, And Lotus Stem Chinese Salad

• Prep Time: 30 min
• Cooking Time: 5 min
• Total Time: 35 min
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• ½ cup thinly sliced radish
• ½ cup chopped spring onions
• 1 cup blanched spinach
• ⅔ cup chopped tender lotus stem
• 7 tablespoon orange juice
• 3 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 chopped red chili
• 2 tablespoon sesame oil
• 6 slices of pickled ginger
• Salt to taste

How To Prepare

1. Mix orange juice, white wine vinegar, brown sugar, red chili, pickled ginger, sesame oil, and salt in a bowl.
2. Toss the veggies in a bowl and drizzle the dressing on top.
3. Mix well before eating.

Nutritional Information Per Serving*

• Calories: 219 kcal
• Protein: 3.03 g
• Fat: 14.03 g
• Carbohydrates: 20.8 g

Customizable Variations

• If you do not have the taste for spinach, you may also use kale.
• If you prefer more spice, add a dash of hot sauce or a sprinkle of cayenne pepper for extra heat.

Quick Tip

To make homemade pickled ginger, scald 340 grams of thinly sliced young ginger root for 2 minutes in boiling water and place them in a jar. Next, bring to a boil a combination of 240 ml of white wine vinegar or rice wine vinegar, salt, and sugar over medium heat. Pour the solution over the ginger slices and allow it to ferment for 2 to 3 days in the fridge before consuming.

3. Salmon Chinese Salad

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cooking Time: 30 min
• Total Time: 50 min
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 2 salmon fillets
• ½ cup edamame
• 5-6 pieces of orange
• ½ cup bean sprouts
• ½ cup chopped red bell peppers
• 2 teaspoon flaked almond
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 4 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 tablespoon peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon dark brown sauce
• 3 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoon white miso
• Salt to taste
• Cilantro for garnish

How To Prepare

1. Prepare the dressing by mixing garlic, soy sauce, peanut butter, dark brown sugar, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, hot sauce, black pepper, white miso, and salt in a bowl. Keep it aside.
2. Rub salt and pepper on the salmon fillets and cook in a pan for 2 minutes on each side.
3. Now, toss the edamame, oranges, bell peppers, and bean sprouts in a bowl.
4. Drizzle 2/3rd of the dressing and mix the veggies well.
5. Place the salmon fillet on top and drizzle the rest of the dressing on top of the salmon.
6. Sprinkle the almond flakes.
7. Finally, add cilantro on top as a garnish.

Nutritional Information Per Serving*

• Calories: 494 kcal
• Protein: 35.2 g
• Fat: 27.2 g
• Carbohydrates: 28.6 g

Customizable Variations

• You may also substitute salmon with grilled tuna or mackerel.
• If you are allergic to peanut butter, use tahini or Greek yogurt for the same creamy texture.

4. Tofu Crispy Noodle Chinese Salad

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cooking Time: 10 min
• Total Time: 30 min
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup medium-sized tofu cubes
• ½ cup chopped romaine lettuce
• ½ cup chopped iceberg lettuce
• ½ cup thinly sliced purple cabbage
• ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1 cup crispy noodles
• 2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 tablespoon sesame oil
• ½ teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon chopped green chili
• 1 teaspoon flaked almonds
• Salt to taste

 How To Prepare

1. Prepare the dressing by mixing rice wine vinegar, minced garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, chopped green chili, and salt in a small bowl.
2. Drain the water from the tofu and fry the tofu cubes in a pan for a minute.
3. Toss the tofu into a bowl.
4. Add the veggies to the bowl containing tofu and mix well.
5. Drizzle the dressing and toss well.
6. Add flaked almonds on top and it is ready.

Nutritional Information Per Serving*

• Calories: 434.5 kcal
• Protein: 10.4 g
• Fat: 19.6 g
• Carbohydrates: 54.4 g

Customizable Variations

• You may replace tofu in the recipe with other protein sources, such as tempeh, chickpeas, or edamame for variety.
• Toss in fresh herbs like cilantro, parsley, and mint for a burst of flavor.

5. Chinese Salad With Fresh Tomatoes And Spinach

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cooking Time: 5 min
• Total Time: 25-30 min
• Serves: 1

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped spinach
• ½ cup chopped fresh red tomatoes
• ½ cup bean sprouts
• ½ cup cooked rice noodles
• ½ cup thinly sliced carrot
• ½ tablespoon low-fat mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• Salt to taste

How To Prepare 

1. Mix low-fat mayonnaise, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, black pepper, and salt in a bowl.
2. Add the cooked noodles and roll using a chopstick. Then, carefully pull out the chopstick so that you get small balls of cooked rice noodle. Keep them aside.
3. Now, toss the veggies into the bowl and mix well.
4. Place the rice noodle balls on the side of the bowl and serve!

Nutritional Information Per Serving*

• Calories: 256 kcal
• Protein: 9.4 g
• Fat: 8.6 g
• Carbohydrates: 37 g

Customizable Variations

• Use Greek yogurt instead of low-fat mayonnaise for a creamier texture.
• Add bell peppers, cucumbers, and radishes for extra crunch and color.

Nadia, a blogger, shared her Chinese chicken salad recipe. She writes, ” It is perfect with leftover rotisserie chicken, turkey, the day after Christmas, or any time you have leftover chicken. Any portion of chicken can be used, thighs, breasts, or legs. If using turkey the white meat is best but it really is a matter of taste (i).” The blogger made a chicken salad loaded with bell peppers, radishes, tomatoes, and onions. She also enjoys adding peanut butter and sesame seeds to enhance the taste of her dish.

6. Crab & Pomegranate Chinese Salad

• Prep Time: 30 min
• Cooking Time: 10 min
• Total Time: 40 min
• Serves: 1

Ingredients

• ½ cup crab meat
• ½ cup thinly sliced beetroot
• ¼ cup thinly sliced zucchini
• ¼ cup thinly sliced carrots
• ¼ cup pomegranate
• ¼ cup baby asparagus
• ¼ cup thinly sliced purple cabbage
• 2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 2 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoon soy sauce
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoon sesame oil
• Salt to taste

 How To Prepare

1. Heat a teaspoon of sesame oil in a pan. Add 1 teaspoon garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
2. Add the crab meat, baby asparagus, salt, and pepper. Stir fry for 2 minutes.
3. Prepare the salad dressing by adding sesame oil, brown sugar, hot sauce, white wine vinegar, soy sauce, black pepper, and salt in a bowl and mixing it well.
4. Now place a plating ring on the serving plate.
5. Add the veggies in this order – beetroot, carrot, zucchini, purple cabbage, and baby asparagus.
6. Now, drizzle a little bit of the salad dressing on top.
7. Then, add the cooked crab meat on top of the veggies and drizzle some more salad dressing on top.
8. Carefully remove the ring so that you get a “food tower”.
9. Sprinkle the pomegranate seeds on top and it is ready!

Nutritional Information Per Serving*

• Calories: 429 kcal
• Protein: 22.3 g
• Fat: 15.9 g
• Carbohydrates: 53.9 g

Customizable Variations

• Replace crab meat with tofu or tempeh for a plant-based version.
• Add chopped orange or grapefruit for a tangy twist.

7. Roasted Chicken And Tangerine Chinese Salad

• Prep Time: 10 min
• Cooking Time: 20 min
• Total Time: 30 min
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 6 oz chicken breast
• 2 cups chopped Chinese cabbage
• 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
• 10 pieces of orange
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• 3 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoon hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• Salt to taste

How To Prepare

1. Rub salt, pepper, honey, and sesame oil on the chicken breast and roast them in a preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes. Make sure not to overcook the chicken.
2. In the meantime, prepare the salad dressing by mixing sesame oil, white wine vinegar, hot sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and salt in a bowl.
3. Toss the veggies into the bowl and mix well.
4. Take the roasted chicken out and dice it using a sharp knife. Toss the pieces into the bowl with veggies.
5. Add the oranges and top it with sesame seeds.

Nutritional Information Per Serving*

• Calories: 406 kcal
• Protein: 20.1 g
• Fat: 29.4 g
• Carbohydrates: 15.6 g

Customizable Variations

• Use lettuce leaves or tortilla wraps to make fresh salad wraps with the recipe.
• If you prefer your food spicy, increase the heat by adding extra chili oil to the dressing.

8. Dragonfruit & Baby Spinach Chinese Salad

• Prep Time: 10 min
• Cooking Time: 10 min
• Total Time: 20 min
• Serves: 1

Ingredients

• ½ cup medium size dragon fruit cubes
• 1 ½ cup baby spinach
• ¼ cup sliced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon sliced pickled ginger
• 2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• Salt to taste

How To Prepare

1. Heat 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a pan and saute the spinach.
2. Mix honey, sesame oil, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, pepper, and salt in a bowl.
3. Toss the spinach, dragonfruit, and pickled ginger into the bowl and mix well before eating.

Nutritional Information Per Serving*

• Calories: 270 kcal
• Protein: 4.6 g
• Fat: 13.9 g
• Carbohydrates: 34.1 g

Customizable Variations

• Add diced mango and pineapple for a tropical twist.
• Add cucumbers, radishes, and bell peppers for extra crunch and pops of color.

9. Rice Vermicelli And Vegetable Chinese Salad

• Prep Time: 10 min
• Cooking Time: 10 min
• Total Time: 20 min
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked rice vermicelli
• ½ cup thinly sliced green bell pepper
• ½ cup thinly sliced carrot
• ¼ cup thinly sliced purple cabbage
• ¼ cup finely chopped spring onions
• ¼ cup sliced and halved cucumber
• Handful of mint leaves
• 2-3 slices of lime
• Handful of cilantro
• 10-15 peanuts
• 4 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• Salt to taste

How To Prepare

1. Prepare the dressing by adding rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, hot sauce, and salt in a bowl and mixing well.
2. Toss the cooked rice vermicelli, veggies, mint leaves, cilantro, lime, and salt in another bowl.
3. Add the dressing and mix well.
4. Top it with peanuts and mint leaves.

Nutritional Information Per Serving*

• Calories: 528 kcal
• Protein: 10.5 g
• Fat: 5.4 g
• Carbohydrates: 68.1 g

Customizable Variations

• Add a tablespoon of peanut butter or tahini for a creamier dressing.
• Sprinkle toasted coconut flakes before serving for a tropical touch.

10. Poached Chicken Wings Chinese Salad

• Prep Time: 10 min
• Cooking Time: 30 min
• Total Time: 40 min
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 8 pieces of chicken wings with skin
• ⅔ cup bean sprouts
• 1 cup chopped spring onions
• ½ cup sliced yellow tomatoes
• 10 halved French beans
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped red chili
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• Salt to taste
• Handful of coriander leaves

 How To Prepare

1. Boil a pot of water and add the chicken wings. Cook until the chicken is soft and tender.
2. In the meantime, prepare the dressing by mixing sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, ginger, garlic, honey, soy sauce, chopped red chili, and salt in a bowl.
3. Take out the poached chicken wings and place them in the bowl containing the dressing.
4. Now, add the veggies and mix the ingredients well.
5. Garnish with cilantro and sesame seeds.

Nutritional Information Per Serving*

• Calories: 330 kcal
• Protein: 26.4 g
• Fat: 17.5 g
• Carbohydrates: 19.7 g

Customizable Variations

• Instead of boiling, grill or roast the chicken wings for a smoky flavor and crispy texture.
• Add crispy fried shallots or garlic as a flavorful garnish.

11. Steak Chinese Salad

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cooking Time: 15 min
• Total Time: 30 min
• Serves: 1

Ingredients

• 5 oz steak
• ½ cup chopped Chinese cabbage
• ¼ cup sliced carrots
• ¼ cup chopped bok choy
• ½ cup bean sprouts
• 1 teaspoon sunflower seeds
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
• 2 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• Salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Chinese allspice

How To Prepare

1. Mix the allspice, black pepper, and salt and rub it on the steak.
2. Cook it on a heated pan, 2 minutes on each side.
3. Use a sharp knife to cut the steak into small pieces.
4. Prepare the dressing by adding soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, hot sauce, and salt in a bowl and mixing well.
5. Toss in the veggies, sunflower seeds, and steak pieces into the bowl and mix well.

Nutritional Information Per Serving*

• Calories: 541 kcal
• Protein: 57.3 g
• Fat: 26.8 g
• Carbohydrates: 19.7 g

Customizable Variations

• Marinate the steak in soy sauce, garlic, and ginger for an hour before cooking for added flavor.
• Add lemon juice to the dressing for a tangy and refreshing twist.

12. Flat Noodle Chinese Salad

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cooking Time: 20 min
• Total Time: 35 min
• Serves: 1

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked flat noodles
• ½ cup chopped iceberg lettuce
• ¼ cup chopped bok choy
• ¼ cup sliced red bell peppers
• ⅙ cup sliced carrot
• 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped red chili
• 2 teaspoons honey
• Salt to taste

How To Prepare

1. Prepare the dressing my mixing grapeseed oil, sesame oil, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, garlic, ginger, chopped red chili, honey, and salt.
2. Toss the flat noodles and veggies together in a bowl.
3. Drizzle the dressing on top and mix well before eating.

Nutritional Information Per Serving*

• Calories: 547 kcal
• Protein: 20.2 g
• Fat: 24.1 g
• Carbohydrates: 60.1 g

Customizable Variations

• Toss in a boiled egg or tofu for some extra protein.
• Swap flat noodles with rice, soba, or glass noodles for a different texture.

13. Sesame-Miso Shrimp Chinese Salad

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cooking Time: 15 min
• Total Time: 35 min
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 24 medium sized shelled and deveined shrimps
• ½ cup sliced carrot
• ½ cup purple cabbage
• ½ cup chopped bok choy
• ½ cup chopped lettuce
• ½ cup chopped scallions
• ½ cup sliced red bell peppers
• ¼ cup chopped red onion
• ¼ cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon red miso (fermented soybean paste)
• 4 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoon finely chopped ginger
• ¼ tablespoon Kosher salt
• ¼ tablespoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

How To Prepare

1. Mix Kosher salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons sesame oil in a bowl and toss in the shrimps.
2. Place the shrimps in a foil and bake them in a preheated oven for about 5-7 minutes.
3. Prepare the miso dressing by adding red miso paste, toasted sesame seeds, orange juice, garlic, and ginger in a bowl, and mixing well.
4. Toss the veggies and shrimps in a bowl.
5. Add the dressing and mix everything.

Nutritional Information Per Serving*

• Calories: 469 kcal
• Protein: 23.6 g
• Fat: 34.9 g
• Carbohydrates: 16.8 g

Customizable Variations

• Instead of baking the shrimp, you may also grill it for a smoky flavor.
• Serve the salad over rice or soba noodles to turn it into a delicious meal.

14. Cottage Cheese Chinese Salad

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cooking Time: 10 min
• Total Time: 30 min
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup medium sized cubes of cottage cheese
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 1 cup bean sprouts
• ½ cup thinly sliced carrot
• ½ cup rocket spinach
• 2 tablespoon sesame seeds
• ½ teaspoon black sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon finely sliced green chili
• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons sesame oil
• Salt to taste

How To Prepare

1. Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a pan and saute the cottage cheese cubes.
2. Next, prepare the dressing by adding honey, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, and salt in a bowl and mixing well.
3. Toss all the veggies into this bowl and then the sauteed cottage cheese cubes.
4. Mix well.
5. Garnish with black and white sesame seeds.

Nutritional Information Per Serving*

• Calories: 421 kcal
• Protein: 18.9 g
• Fat: 32.3 g
• Carbohydrates: 17.6 g

Customizable Variations

• Replace cottage cheese with grilled tofu and honey with maple syrup for a vegan alternative.
• Add toasted peanuts, sunflower seeds, or almonds for added texture.

15. Sriracha Chinese Cucumber Salad

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cooking Time: 5 min
• Total Time: 20 min
• Serves: 1

Ingredients

• 1 cup thick slices of cucumber
• ¼ teaspoon minced garlic
• ⅙ teaspoon grated ginger
• 2 tablespoon orange juice
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
• 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
• ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 1 teaspoon honey

How To Prepare

1. Mix garlic, ginger, orange juice, sriracha sauce, white wine vinegar, honey, and Kosher salt in a bowl.
2. Toss in the cucumber slices. Mix well.
3. Garnish with cilantro.
4. If sriracha sauce is too spicy for you, try teriyaki sauce.

Nutritional Information Per Serving*

• Calories: 78 kcal
• Protein: 2.3 g
• Fat: 0.5 g
• Carbohydrates: 17.1 g

Customizable Variations

• Add fresh mint or basil in addition to cilantro for a refreshing flavor.
• If you enjoy more spice, add red pepper flakes or chili oil to the dressing.

16. Tofu Sheet And Toona Sinensis Sprout Salad

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cooking Time: 12 min
• Total Time: 32 min
• Serves: 1

Ingredients

• ½ cup tofu sheets
• ½ cup bean sprouts
• ¼ cup Toona Sinensis sprouts
• 1 cup chow-mein noodle
• 2 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 2 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon thinly sliced green chili
• Salt to taste

How To Prepare

1. Mix white wine vinegar, honey, sesame oil, green chili, and salt in a bowl.
2. Toss the tofu sheets, chowmein noodles, Toona Sinensis sprouts, and bean sprouts into the bowl containing the dressing.
3. Mix well before eating.

Nutritional Information Per Serving*

• Calories: 532 kcal
• Protein: 16.9 g
• Fat: 37.9 g
• Carbohydrates: 34.5 g

Customizable Variations

• If you do not have chow-mein noodles, you may also use rice, soba, or whole wheat noodles instead.
• Toss in thinly sliced cucumbers, bell peppers, and shredded carrots for more color, texture, and fiber.

 17. Chickpea Chinese Salad

• Prep Time: 30 min
• Cooking Time: 15 min
• Total Time:  45 min
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup boiled chickpeas
• 1 cup chopped fennel
• ½ cup thin slices of radish
• 1 cup chopped iceberg lettuce
• 2 teaspoon Chinese allspice
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• ¼ cup thinly sliced red onions
• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• Handful of mint leaves
• Salt to taste

How To Prepare

1. Add a teaspoon of sesame oil in a pan and saute the onions.
2. Add 1 teaspoon garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
3. Now, add Chinese allspice and the boiled chickpeas and cook for about 2 minutes.
4. Prepare the dressing by adding hot sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, grated ginger, and salt to a bowl and mixing well.
5. Add the chickpeas and veggies, mix, and it is ready!

Nutritional Information Per Serving*

• Calories: 265 kcal
• Protein: 9.4 g
• Fat: 10.7 g
• Carbohydrates: 34.9 g

Customizable Variations

• Replace chickpeas with cooked lentils or black beans for variety.
• If you do not like hot sauce, use a milder sauce like sweet chili sauce.

18. Grilled Mushroom And Chicken Chinese Salad

• Prep Time: 10 min
• Cooking Time: 15 min
• Total Time: 25-30 min
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• ½ cup sliced button mushrooms
• 3 oz chicken breast
• ½ cup sliced red bell peppers
• 1 cup chopped iceberg lettuce
• ½ cup chopped scallions
• ¼ cup chopped tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons lime juice

How To Prepare

1. Mix lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Rub this on the chicken breast and mushrooms.
2. Grill the chicken breast and mushroom until they are cooked.
3. Mix rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and honey in a bowl.
4. Slice the chicken and toss into the bowl.
5. Add mushroom, veggies, and dressing to the bowl.
6. Mix well before eating.

Nutritional Information Per Serving*

• Calories: 237 kcal
• Protein: 10.4 g
• Fat: 17.8 g
• Carbohydrates: 10.1 g

Customizable Variations

• Replace chicken with grilled tofu and honey with date syrup to make the recipe vegan and vegetarian.
• If you do not have lime juice, you may also use lemon or orange juice.

19. Pickled Chinese Salad

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cooking Time: 10 min
• Total Time: 25 min
• Serves: 1

Ingredients

• 4 gyozas
• ½ cup baby spinach
• ½ cup sliced carrot
• ¼ cup chopped tomato
• 1 teaspoon pickled radish
• 2 asparagus tips
• 2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon honey
• Salt to taste

How To Prepare

1. Mix rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, hot sauce, honey, and salt in a bowl.
2. Toss spinach, carrot, and tomato in another bowl.
3. Place the gyozas on the side.
4. Put the radish pickle on another side.
5. Add the asparagus tips.
6. Drizzle the dressing on top.

Nutritional Information Per Serving*

• Calories: 442 kcal
• Protein: 8.1 g
• Fat: 33.1 g
• Carbohydrates: 35.6 g

Customizable Variations

• Pan-fry gyozas for a crispy texture or steam them for a softer bite.
• Mix in a dollop of low-fat mayonnaise or yogurt to the dressing for a creamy texture.

20. Mung Bean Clear Noodle Chinese Salad

• Prep Time: 10 min
• Cooking Time: 8 min
• Total Time: 18-20 min
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup poached chicken breast
• 2 cups cold mung bean clear noodle
• 1 cup baby spinach
• 1 cup kale
• ½ cup chopped asparagus
• 2 tablespoons black vinegar
• 1 tablespoon chili crisp oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• Salt to taste

How To Prepare

1. Cut the poached chicken breast into small cubes.
2. Mix the black vinegar, chili crisp oil, honey, and salt in a bowl.
3. Toss the veggies and the mung bean salad in a bowl.
4. Drizzle the salad dressing on top and mix well before eating.

Nutritional Information Per Serving*

• Calories: 583 kcal
• Protein: 31.9 g
• Fat: 20.4 g
• Carbohydrates: 65 g

Customizable Variations

• Substitute poached chicken with grilled tofu or roasted chickpeas for a vegetarian alternative.
• Add a splash of soy sauce to the dressing for a rich umami flavor.

21. Broccoli Slaw Chinese Salad

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cooking Time: 0 min
• Total Time: 20 min
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

For the dressing

• 1 cup of mayo
• 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 2 tablespoons of pure maple syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper

For the salad

• 1 large broccoli crown
• 2 green onions sliced on the bias
• 12 ounces of broccoli slaw
• 1/3 cup of dried cranberries
• 1 medium-sized chopped apple
• 1/3 cup of sliced toasted almonds

How To Prepare

1. Place the dressing ingredients in a bowl and whisk until smooth.
2. Cut the broccoli crown into small florets.
3. Keep the broccoli slaw, apple, broccoli florets, green onions, and cranberries in a large bowl.
4. Add in the coleslaw dressing as per your taste.
5. Mix them well until all the ingredients are coated with the dressing.
6. Sprinkle almonds on top of the broccoli slaw just before serving and enjoy!

Nutritional Information Per Serving*

• Calories: 194 kcal
• Protein: 5.02 g
• Fat: 13.2 g
• Carbohydrates: 154 g

Customizable Variations

• Add cauliflower florets alongside broccoli for a different flavor.
• Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top before serving for a tangy, salty twist.

*Nutritional values are sourced from USDA.

Infographic: 8 Best Chinese Salads For Vegetarians

Chinese salads are one of the best recipes you can try if you are bored with the usual ones. Though we have presented a detailed list of Chinese salads you can prepare at home, we are here with a special list for vegetarians. Check out the infographic below to learn the best 8 Chinese salads vegetarians can have.

Illustration: StyleCraze Design Team

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main ingredient in Chinese salad?

While there are numerous variations of Chinese salad, the main ingredients are chicken, cabbage, lettuce, soy sauce, sesame oil, fried noodles, and quite often hoisin sauce as well.

What are some common Asian ingredients used in Chinese salad recipes?

Some Asian ingredients used in Chinese salad recipes include soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, chili oil, scallions, and fermented bean pastes.

Is it healthy to eat Chinese salad every day?

Yes, you can eat Chinese salad every day. You can try different versions and use different ingredients to keep it fun, fresh, and delicious.

What are some traditional Chinese seasonings that can be added to salads for extra flavor?

Cinnamon, fennel, cloves, star anise, and Sichuan peppercorns are the five spices used in Chinese cooking. These spices offer a combination of slight pungency, sweetness, bitterness, slaty, and sourness altogether. Additionally, they use Chinkiang vinegar, oyster sauce, and light soy sauce.

Are there any unique presentations or garnishing techniques for Chinese salads?

There isn’t a special way to present Chinese salad. Presentation and garnishing are entirely subjective. To add a finishing touch, you can scatter some green onions or just some cilantro leaves.

Are there any regional variations in Chinese salad recipes?

There are, in fact, eight different types of Chinese cuisine, including those from Anhui, Cantonese, Fujian, Hunan, Jiangsu, Shandong, Szechuan, and Zhejiang.

Are there any particular types of greens or vegetables that are commonly used in Chinese salads?

Yes, certain vegetables are more prevalent in Chinese salads than in salads from other cultures. Greens like bok choy, Chinese celery, Chinese spinach, and Chinese cabbage are used in Chinese salads.

Can Chinese salads be served as a main course, or are they typically a side dish?

The salad’s composition and size may have an impact on this. A salad can serve as a main course if it contains enough vegetables and protein to keep you satisfied and provide you with the necessary nutrients. However, Chinese salads are typically thought of as a side dish to accompany your meal.

Looking for a delicious Chinese cabbage salad recipe? Check out this video for an interesting and simple recipe and get ready to enjoy a tasty and healthy meal!

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