Try This Salad for a Change of Pace!
Quick & Easy, Summer

Summer-Fresh Vietnamese Cabbage Salad
Written by Gayle
I love to troll around on Pinterest or "use the google," as my sister says, to find new recipes. This one is a big hit -- fresh, easy, and popping with flavor. It is also healthy and very adaptable. It was so great that we were fighting over the leftovers the next day!
Did you know that Vietnamese-style cooking is considered one of the healthiest in the world? Lots of fresh vegetables and herbs, fresh ingredients, and little oil help to earn that honor. I find the flavors in this salad so appealing, and I feel positively virtuous when this is our meal!

Ingredients

2 cooked and shredded chicken breasts
1 head organic Napa cabbage, sliced thinly
1 cup julienned organic carrots
1 cup julienned organic Persian cucumber
1 cup organic green onion tops, thinly sliced
1 cup organic julienned, peeled jicama
1/3 cup organic mint leaves, chopped
1/3 cup organic basil leaves, chopped
1/3 cup organic cilantro, chopped

For the Dressing:
1/4 cup organic coconut water
3 TBSP fresh organic lime juice
2 TBSP fish sauce
1 TBSP organic honey or agave nectar
1 TBSP organic extra-virgin olive oil
1 TBSP finely chopped organic jalapeño pepper
1 clove organic garlic, pressed or finely chopped

Directions

Either use leftover chicken or use this method: Heat about 1/2 inch of salted water in a skillet, gently add the chicken breasts. Cover and bring to an easy boil. Simmer for 7 minutes, then turn the heat off. Let the chicken sit for an additional 7 minutes. Lift the chicken onto a plate and let cool slightly, then shred with two forks.
While the chicken is cooking, slice the cabbage, carrots, cucumber, green onion, jicama, and herbs. Toss together.
In a jar or bowl, mix the dressing ingredients together and blend or shake well.
Add the chicken to the cabbage mixture, then add about 2/3 of the dressing. Add more dressing to taste.
This is definitely going to be making repeat appearances on our summer table!

What sounds good ?