Description
The Sesame Chicken Cabbage Crunch Salad is a delightful fusion of flavors and textures that makes for a vibrant and nutritious meal. This salad combines crispy green and red cabbage, crunchy carrots, and juicy grilled chicken, all tossed in a zesty sesame ginger dressing. Ideal for busy weeknights or as a colorful centerpiece for gatherings, this dish is easily customizable to suit various tastes and dietary preferences. Packed with fresh ingredients, it’s both a healthy option and a satisfying choice for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage
- 2 cups shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper (thinly julienned)
- 1 jalapeno (seeded and diced)
- ½ cup diced green onion
- ¾ cup freshly diced cilantro
- Grilled sesame chicken (prepared separately)
- Sesame ginger dressing
- Toppings: toasted sliced almonds, roasted cashew halves, sesame seeds, extra herbs
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken using your favorite grilled sesame chicken recipe.
- Prepare the sesame ginger dressing and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, jalapeno, green onion, and cilantro.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mix and toss to coat evenly.
- Let it sit while you grill the marinated chicken.
- Serve on a platter topped with nuts, extra herbs, sesame seeds, and optional crispy wonton strips.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Use fresh vegetables for optimal crunch and flavor. Chill the salad for about 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors. Customize proteins by adding tofu or chickpeas for a vegetarian twist.