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Incredible Sesame Chicken Salad

Incredible Sesame Chicken Salad with Crunchy Cabbage and Nuts

This Incredible Sesame Chicken Salad offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 594
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 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 piece red bell pepper, thinly julienned
  • 1 piece jalapeno, seeded and diced
  • 1 batch Sesame Ginger Dressing
Garnishes
  • 1/3 cup toasted sliced almonds
  • 1/3 cup roasted cashew halves
  • Sesame seeds
  • Extra cilantro
  • Extra green onion
  • A few jalapeno slices
  • Optional: Crispy wonton strips

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • Grill or oven
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Marinate the chicken using the grilled sesame chicken recipe.
  2. Make the sesame ginger dressing and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, green onion, cilantro, carrots, bell pepper, and jalapeno. Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  4. Cover the salad and set aside.
  5. Bake or grill the chicken according to the recipe.
  6. Serve the salad on a large platter and garnish with toasted sliced almonds, cashews, extra cilantro, sesame seeds, jalapeno slices, and additional green onion if desired. Optionally, add crispy wonton strips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 594kcalCarbohydrates: 34.9gProtein: 35.9gFat: 36.6gFiber: 7.1gSugar: 19.2g

Notes

For added flavor, consider letting the chicken marinate longer than the suggested time. This salad is best served fresh, but you can store leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days.

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