Description
A vibrant and crunchy Asian Sesame Chicken Salad featuring tender shredded chicken, fresh vegetables, toasted almonds, and a flavorful sesame dressing. This no-cook salad is perfect for a quick, healthy meal with a satisfying blend of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 4 cups shredded Napa cabbage or coleslaw mix
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds or chopped cashews
- 1/2 cup crispy wonton strips or crushed ramen noodles
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey or maple syrup, sesame oil, olive oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning according to your preference.
- Combine the Salad Ingredients: In a large salad bowl, add shredded Napa cabbage or coleslaw mix, shredded carrots, sliced red bell pepper, chopped green onions, chopped cilantro, cooked chicken, sliced almonds, and toasted sesame seeds. Toss gently to mix.
- Add the Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing evenly over the salad mixture. Toss everything well to ensure the salad is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Add the Crunch: Just before serving, sprinkle crispy wonton strips or crushed ramen noodles on top to add a satisfying crunch.
- Serve: Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken or leftover grilled chicken to save time.
- Add mandarin oranges or edamame for extra flavor and vibrant color.
- To make gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce and gluten-free crunchy toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
