Mayo-Free Chicken Salad with Kimchi, Ginger, and Scallions
Shredded chicken gets tossed with kimchi, ginger, scallions and pine nuts for a crisp, punchy salad that works on its own or in a sandwich.
Prep 15 min · Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 cups shredded cooked chicken meat
- 1 cup drained kimchi, chopped
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts or sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallion, white and light green parts only
- 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
Directions
Put all the ingredients into a large bowl and toss until the chicken is evenly coated and everything is well mixed. Taste, season with salt and pepper, and serve it as a light salad or tucked into bread as a sandwich. If you want to make it ahead, cover it in an airtight container and refrigerate overnight.