Description
This Sesame Chicken Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender grilled chicken with a variety of fresh vegetables and a zesty Asian-inspired dressing. Perfect for a light and healthy meal.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 2 green onions sliced
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
For the Dressing:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 garlic clove minced
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill or pan-cook over medium heat for 6-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, lime juice, grated ginger, and minced garlic.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, green onions, almonds, and sesame seeds. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to combine.
- Serve: Top the salad with sliced chicken and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add crispy wonton strips.
- You can substitute rotisserie chicken for a quicker prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling or Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
