Sesame Chicken Cabbage Crunch Salad Recipe
Fresh and delicious sesame chicken cabbage crunch salad packed with bright, crunchy vegetables, juicy grilled chicken, and a flavorful sesame ginger dressing. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner and can be customized with your favorite veggies and proteins.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4 as a hearty main dish or 6 as a side dish 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- Grilled Sesame Chicken (use your preferred grilled sesame chicken 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 (prepared separately)
For Serving:
- 1/3 cup toasted sliced almonds
- 1/3 cup roasted cashew halves
- Sesame seeds, for sprinkling
- Extra cilantro, for garnish
- Extra green onion, for garnish
- A few jalapeno slices
- Optional: Crispy wonton strips
Instructions
- Marinate and Grill the Chicken: Prepare the grilled sesame chicken according to your preferred recipe, marinating it with sesame flavors to infuse taste.
- Make the Sesame Ginger Dressing: Prepare one batch of sesame ginger dressing as per your favorite recipe and set it aside.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, shredded red cabbage, diced green onion, freshly diced cilantro, shredded carrots, julienned red bell pepper, and diced jalapeno. Pour the prepared dressing over the vegetables and toss thoroughly to coat every piece evenly. Cover the bowl and let it sit while you cook the chicken.
- Serve the Salad: Arrange the dressed salad on a large platter. Add the grilled sesame chicken on top or alongside. Garnish with toasted sliced almonds, roasted cashew halves, extra cilantro, a sprinkle of sesame seeds, additional chopped green onions, and a few jalapeno slices. Optionally, sprinkle crispy wonton strips for extra crunch. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a vegetarian or vegan option, omit the chicken or replace it with tofu or a can of rinsed and drained chickpeas.
- This salad is highly customizable—feel free to swap or add any of your favorite crunchy vegetables or proteins.
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