by Karen Frazier

This is a tasty, simple throw together meal when you have leftover chicken, or when you have cold rotisserie chicken from the grocery store. It takes minutes to prepare, but it is satisfying and flavorful.

Spicy Asian Chopped Chicken Salad

• 1 pound cooked chicken meat, chopped
• 1 head green cabbage, julienned
• 2 carrots, grated
• 1 cucumber, finely chopped
• 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon Chinese hot mustard powder
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger root
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha (or to taste for Whole30, use 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes)
• Juice of one lime (or juice of half an orange)
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped nuts or sesame seeds (optional)

1. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, cabbage, carrots, cucumber, celery, and cilantro. Toss to mix.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the Chinese hot mustard powder, grated ginger root, Sriracha, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Toss the vinaigrette with the salad and serve immediately.
4. Garnish with the chopped nuts or sesame seeds.