Mayo-Free Chicken Salad With Kimchi, Ginger, and Scallions Recipe

Name: Mayo-Free Chicken Salad With Kimchi, Ginger, and Scallions Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 4 cups shredded cooked chicken meat (from about a 3-pound roast chicken); 1 cup drained kimchi, chopped; 1/2 cup diced celery (about 1 large rib); 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts or sesame seeds; 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallion, white and light green parts only (about 2 scalions); 3 tablespoons kimchi liquid; 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Sliced bread and frisee, if serving as a sandwich

Mixing mayonnaise into chicken salad is the most common way to add moisture, but it's not the only way. Vinaigrette works well too, like this tangy Korean-inspired rendition with kimchi, pine nuts, and lots of fresh ginger.

Why this recipe works:

A tart vinaigrette that includes sesame oil and kimchi pickling liquid adds flavor and moisture, minus the mayo.
Plenty of fresh ginger, scallion, and celery adds texture and flavor to the salad.

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Mayo-Free Chicken Salad With Kimchi, Ginger, and Scallions Recipe

Prep 5 mins

Active 10 mins

Total 5 mins

Serves 8 servings

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4 cups shredded cooked chicken meat (from about 1 (3-pound) roast chicken)
1 cup drained kimchi, chopped
1/2 cup diced celery (about 1 large rib)
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts or sesame seeds
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallion, white and light green parts only (about 2 medium scallions)
3 tablespoons kimchi liquid
3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Sliced bread and frisee, if serving as a sandwich

In a large bowl, toss together all ingredients to combine thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper and serve as a light salad or on bread as a sandwich. Salad can be refrigerated in an airtight container overnight.

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Use Kimchi to Make a Light, Mayo-Free Chicken Salad With Kick

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
235	Calories
18g	Fat
2g	Carbs
17g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8
Amount per serving
Calories	235
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18g	22%
Saturated Fat 4g	18%
Cholesterol 63mg	21%
Sodium 309mg	13%
Total Carbohydrate 2g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 17g
Vitamin C 2mg	8%
Calcium 23mg	2%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 234mg	5%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.