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Asian Sesame Chicken Salad 

Asian Sesame Chicken Salad

A fresh and crunchy Asian sesame chicken salad made with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a bold sesame dressing. Perfect for healthy lunches, light dinners, or easy meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 5
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast sliced
  • 3 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup sliced cucumber
  • 3 green onions sliced
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds or peanuts
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
For the Sesame Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice

Method
 

  1. Cook the chicken until fully cooked and allow it to rest before slicing into thin strips.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, cucumber, and green onions.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, olive oil, ginger, garlic, and lime juice to create the dressing.
  4. Add the sliced chicken to the bowl with the vegetables.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
  6. Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped almonds on top.
  7. Serve immediately while the vegetables are crisp and fresh.

Notes

  • Rotisserie chicken works great for quick preparation.
  • Toast sesame seeds for deeper flavor.
  • Add crispy wonton strips or noodles for extra crunch.