Description
This Sesame Chicken Cabbage Crunch Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that combines tender cooked chicken with crunchy cabbage and a zesty Asian-inspired dressing. Topped with toasted almonds and sesame seeds, this salad is perfect for a light and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
- 3 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup crispy wonton strips (optional)
For the Dressing:
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, olive oil, lime juice, grated ginger, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, green and purple cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro.
- Add the Dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until well coated.
- Finish and Serve: Before serving, top with toasted almonds, sesame seeds, and crispy wonton strips. Enjoy immediately or chill for 30 minutes for flavors to meld.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- For extra crunch, consider adding chopped snap peas or cucumber.
- The dressing can be prepared in advance and refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
