Description
This Crunchy Asian Sesame Chicken Salad is a delightful mix of flavors and textures, featuring tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a savory sesame dressing. It’s a perfect meal for a light lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 4 cups shredded Napa or green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup edamame, shelled and cooked
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
Additional Toppings:
- 1/2 cup crunchy chow mein noodles
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds or chopped cashews
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
For the Dressing:
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (optional for creaminess)
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Main Salad: In a large bowl, combine the chicken, cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, edamame, and green onions.
- For the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, mayonnaise (if using), ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat.
- Just before serving, sprinkle with chow mein noodles, almonds or cashews, and sesame seeds for added crunch. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- For a vegetarian version, replace chicken with tofu or more edamame.
- Adjust the sweetness and acidity of the dressing to your taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
