Sesame Chicken Cabbage Crunch Salad
Looking for a vibrant and crunchy salad that brings fresh flavors to your table? This Sesame Chicken Cabbage Crunch Salad is a delightful mix of crisp vegetables and tender grilled chicken, all brought together with a zesty sesame ginger dressing. Perfect for busy weeknights or as a crowd-pleasing dish at family gatherings, this salad is not only visually stunning but also packed with nutrients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
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
- Sesame ginger dressing
- toasted sliced almonds
- roasted cashew halves
- sesame seeds
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken using your favorite grilled sesame chicken recipe for maximum flavor.
- While the chicken marinates, prepare the sesame ginger dressing and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine green cabbage, red cabbage, green onion, cilantro, carrots, bell pepper, and jalapeno.
- Drizzle the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently until well-coated.
- Grill or bake the marinated chicken according to recipe instructions.
- Serve the salad on a platter topped with almonds, cashews, sesame seeds, extra cilantro, jalapeno slices, and optional crispy wonton strips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg