Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBackstreet CafeVietnamese Chicken Salad Recipe

Vietnamese Chicken Salad Recipe

Inspired by Backstreet Cafe
Time20m
Serves4

shredded chicken, cabbage, carrot, cucumber, cilantro, lime, chile dressing, crushed peanuts

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Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

Method

Preparation Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, grated carrot, sliced cucumber, and chopped cilantro.

  2. 2

    Add the Chicken

    Add the shredded chicken to the bowl with the vegetables and mix well.

  3. 3

    Make the Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice (from 2 limes), fish sauce, sugar, and sliced chilies to create the chile dressing.

  4. 4

    Combine and Serve

    Pour the chile dressing over the salad mixture and toss well to coat. Top with crushed peanuts before serving.

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