Sesame Chicken Cabbage Crunch Salad Recipe
A vibrant and crunchy Sesame Chicken Cabbage Crunch Salad featuring grilled sesame chicken atop a colorful mix of shredded green and red cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, jalapeno, and fresh herbs. Tossed in a zesty sesame ginger dressing and topped with toasted almonds, roasted cashews, and sesame seeds, this salad offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors, ideal as a hearty main or a refreshing side.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 as a main dish or 6 as a side dish 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- Grilled Sesame Chicken (use your preferred recipe)
For the Salad:
- 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 (bagged or cut into matchsticks)
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly julienned
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
For the Dressing:
- 1 batch Sesame Ginger Dressing (combine soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, rice vinegar, honey, and a splash of oil)
For Serving:
- 1/3 cup toasted sliced almonds
- 1/3 cup roasted cashew halves
- Sesame seeds, to taste
- Extra cilantro, for garnish
- Extra green onion, chopped, for garnish
- A few jalapeno slices
- Optional: Crispy wonton strips
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Prepare the grilled sesame chicken according to your preferred recipe, allowing the chicken to absorb the marinade flavors fully before grilling until cooked through and juicy.
- Prepare the Dressing: Make the sesame ginger dressing by blending ingredients such as soy sauce, sesame oil, fresh ginger, minced garlic, rice vinegar, honey, and a splash of neutral oil. Set dressing aside.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine shredded green and red cabbage, diced green onion, freshly chopped cilantro, shredded carrots, julienned red bell pepper, and diced jalapeno. Pour the prepared sesame ginger dressing over the vegetables and toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly. Cover and set aside as you finish grilling or baking the chicken.
- Serve: Arrange the dressed salad on a large platter. Slice or chop the grilled sesame chicken and place it atop the salad. Garnish generously with toasted sliced almonds, roasted cashew halves, a sprinkle of sesame seeds, extra cilantro, chopped green onion, and a few jalapeno slices. Add crispy wonton strips if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For best flavor, grill the chicken rather than baking to add a smoky char.
- Adjust the jalapeno quantity to control the spice level in the salad.
- Crispy wonton strips add an extra crunch but can be omitted for a gluten-free version.
- To toast nuts, heat them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant.
Keywords: Sesame Chicken Salad, Cabbage Salad, Grilled Chicken Salad, Asian Salad, Crunchy Salad, Healthy Chicken Salad
