Description
Experience a burst of flavor and crunch with this vibrant Sesame Chicken Cabbage Crunch Salad. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this salad features tender grilled chicken paired with fresh, crisp vegetables and a zesty sesame ginger dressing. It’s quick to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep. Customize it with your favorite proteins and veggies for a personalized touch, while the delightful textures ensure every bite is enjoyable. Garnished with toasted almonds and sesame seeds for added crunch, this salad is as nutritious as it is satisfying.
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 diced cilantro
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper (julienned)
- 1 jalapeno (diced)
- Sesame ginger dressing
Instructions
- Marinate and grill or bake the chicken until fully cooked.
- Prepare the sesame ginger dressing and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together green cabbage, red cabbage, green onion, cilantro, carrots, bell pepper, and jalapeno.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until well-coated.
- Serve on a platter or in individual bowls, garnished with toasted almonds, cashews, cilantro, sesame seeds, and optional crispy wonton strips.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg