Description
A delightful Crunchy Asian Sesame Chicken Salad that combines tender shredded chicken with a vibrant mix of green and red cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, and cilantro, topped with a crunchy medley of almonds, crispy wonton strips, and sesame seeds, all tossed in a flavorful sesame dressing.
Ingredients
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Main Salad:
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 2 green onions chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup crispy wonton strips
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
For the dressing:
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Main Salad: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, green and red cabbage, carrots, red bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro.
- For the dressing: In a separate small bowl or jar, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, lime juice, ginger, garlic, and olive oil until fully emulsified.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat.
- Just before serving, sprinkle with sliced almonds, crispy wonton strips, and sesame seeds for crunch.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Add mandarin orange segments or edamame for an extra pop of flavor.
- Dressing can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 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: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
