Shredded chicken noodle salad with green miso (Diabetes)
This shredded chicken noodle salad with green miso is a fresh, Asian-inspired main course where tender chicken is steamed and shredded, then tossed with noodles, baby spinach, coriander and a fragrant shiro miso, ginger and sesame dressing. The Thermomix chops the aromatics in seconds and steams the chicken to juicy perfection, making this diabetes-friendly salad quick and full of flavour.
About this recipe
Shredded chicken noodle salad with green miso is a recipe the Thermomix TM7 handles beautifully from start to finish, making it a standout quick weeknight dinner option. This Asian-inspired salad pairs steamed, tender shredded chicken with noodles, baby spinach, coriander and spring onions, all brought together by a savoury shiro miso dressing enriched with fresh ginger, garlic, sesame oil and lemon juice. Searching for diabetes-friendly recipes Thermomix users will love? This one balances lean protein, fresh greens and a light, deeply flavourful dressing without heaviness. The all-in-one kitchen machine chops the aromatics in seconds, steams the chicken gently in the Varoma until juicy, and blends the green miso dressing into a silky, pourable consistency. It is equally at home as a meal prep lunchbox favourite or a light summer main course when you want something fresh yet substantial without spending hours at the hob.
Preparation tips
- Shred the steamed chicken while it is still warm using two forks; warm chicken separates into finer strands and absorbs the green miso dressing far better than cold chicken would.
- Toast the sesame seeds and a splash of sesame oil briefly in a pan before dressing the salad; this deepens the nutty flavour that pairs so well with the shiro miso and lemon juice.
- Add the baby spinach and coriander just before serving so they stay crisp; keep the dressing separately in the fridge if you prepare this salad as a next-day lunchbox meal.
Recipe variations
- Vegetarian variation: replace the chicken breasts with firm tofu or steamed tempeh, prepared in the same Varoma. Use a light white miso and add extra spring onion and toasted sesame seeds for a savoury depth that mirrors the original.
- Winter variation: swap the baby spinach for thinly steamed pak choi and shredded carrot, and add wedges of blood orange instead of lemon juice for a seasonal citrus lift that complements the ginger and miso beautifully.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Chopping speed - The Thermomix chops the garlic cloves and fresh ginger in seconds, releasing their aromas into the miso dressing. [Chopping]. [Multi-Function]
- Gentle steaming - The Varoma of the Thermomix steams the chicken breasts gently until juicy and easy to shred. [Steaming]. [Multi-Function]
- Silky dressing - The Thermomix blends the shiro miso with sesame oil and lemon juice into a silky, lump-free dressing. [Mixing]. [Multi-Function]
- Weighing accuracy - The integrated scale of the Thermomix weighs the miso paste and water directly in the bowl without extra cups. [Weighing]. [Built-in Scale]
- Hands-free cooking - The TM7 steams unattended while you shred herbs and cook the noodles separately on the side. [Heating]. [Hands-Free]
Ingredients
- garlic cloves
- piece fresh ginger
- spring onions/green onions
- fresh baby spinach leaves
- fresh coriander
- shiro (white) miso paste
- sesame oil
- freshly squeezed lemon juice
- water
- chicken breasts