Description
This Sesame Chicken Cabbage Crunch Salad is a delightful blend of flavors and textures, combining tender shredded chicken, crunchy cabbage, sweet carrots, and a savory dressing with a hint of sesame and ginger. It’s a refreshing and satisfying salad that’s perfect for a light meal or a flavorful side dish.
Ingredients
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Main Salad:
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 3 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 2 cups red cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts or cashews, chopped
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Main Salad: In a large bowl, combine chicken, green and red cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, nuts, and sesame seeds.
- Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, lime juice, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes until well blended.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for flavors to meld.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add crispy wonton strips or sunflower seeds.
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Adjust sweetness and heat in the dressing to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
