Description
Fresh and vibrant, the Sesame Chicken Cabbage Crunch Salad is a delightful blend of crunchy vegetables and tender grilled chicken, all coated in a zesty sesame ginger dressing. This salad is not only perfect for lunch or dinner but also allows for customization based on your preferences. Packed with flavors and nutrients, it serves as a satisfying main course or a light side dish that will impress family and friends alike. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with other dishes, this salad is sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire.
Ingredients
- Grilled 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
- 1/3 cup toasted sliced almonds
- 1/3 cup roasted cashew halves
Instructions
- Marinate the grilled chicken according to your preferred sesame chicken recipe.
- Prepare the sesame ginger dressing as directed and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the green and red cabbage, green onion, cilantro, carrots, bell pepper, and jalapeno.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until well-coated.
- Once the chicken is ready, serve the salad on a platter and garnish with toasted almonds, cashews, sesame seeds, extra cilantro, sliced jalapenos, and chopped green onion if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad portion (300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Consider marinating the chicken longer for deeper flavor. Feel free to customize with seasonal vegetables or swap out proteins like tofu for a vegetarian option. Refrigerate the assembled salad for 30 minutes before serving for an even fresher taste.