Description
Sesame Chicken Cabbage Crunch Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that combines fresh, crunchy vegetables with tender grilled chicken, all drizzled with a zesty sesame ginger dressing. This salad is perfect for lunch or dinner, offering a delightful balance of flavors and textures. With its customizable nature, you can easily swap in your favorite proteins or veggies to suit your taste. Ideal for meal prep or quick weeknight meals, this salad is not just delicious but also packed with wholesome ingredients to keep you satisfied.
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
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in your favorite sesame marinade for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the sesame ginger dressing, then set it aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, green onion, cilantro, carrots, bell pepper, and jalapeno.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve on a platter topped with toasted almonds, cashew halves, extra cilantro, sesame seeds, green onion slices, and optional crispy wonton strips.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg