Sesame Chicken Cabbage Crunch Salad
If you’re searching for a vibrant and satisfying meal that’s as exciting to prepare as it is to eat, look no further than this Sesame Chicken Cabbage Crunch Salad. This delightful dish combines crunchy vegetables, juicy grilled chicken, and a zesty sesame ginger dressing, delivering an explosion of flavor in every bite. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this salad is my top choice when I want something fresh and healthy without spending hours in the kitchen. You can easily customize it with your favorite veggies or proteins, making it versatile for lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients
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- Grilled sesame chicken
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage
- 2 cups shredded red cabbage
- 1/2 cup diced green onion
- 3/4 cup freshly diced cilantro
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly julienned
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken according to your favorite grilled sesame chicken recipe.
- Prepare the sesame ginger dressing by whisking all ingredients until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine green cabbage, red cabbage, green onion, cilantro, carrots, bell pepper, and jalapeno. Add dressing and toss gently.
- Once the chicken is cooked and sliced, top the salad with it and garnish with toasted almonds, cashews, sesame seeds, extra cilantro, green onion, jalapeno slices, and optional crispy wonton strips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad portion (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg