Vietnamese Cold Chicken Salad (Goi Ga)
Vietnamese Cold Chicken Salad, or Goi Ga, is a refreshing and crunchy dish featuring shredded chicken, crisp vegetables, fresh herbs, and a bold nuoc cham dressing. This healthy salad is packed with flavor and perfect as a light meal or side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- Shredded Napa cabbage
- 2 1/2 cups cold, cooked shredded chicken (leftovers or rotisserie)
- 3/4 cup fresh mint, roughly chopped
- 3/4 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped roasted peanuts (or cashews for a paleo-friendly option)
For the Nuoc Cham Dressing:
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad Ingredients – In a large bowl, combine shredded Napa cabbage, shredded chicken, mint, carrots, red onion, and cilantro.
- Make the Dressing – In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, water, honey, fish sauce, and chili garlic sauce until well combined.
- Assemble the Salad – Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Garnish & Serve – Sprinkle chopped roasted peanuts (or cashews) on top before serving.
Notes
- To keep the salad fresh, store the dressing separately and toss before serving.
- Add extra chili garlic sauce for more heat.
- Use tofu or mushrooms for a vegetarian version.
Find it online: https://recipesbyjanet.com/vietnamese-cold-chicken-salad-goi-ga/
