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Crunchy Asian Sesame Chicken Salad

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Crunchy Asian Sesame Chicken Salad is a vibrant, refreshing salad with tender chicken, crisp cabbage and veggies, crunchy toppings, and a savory sesame‑ginger dressing. It’s full of bold flavor and satisfying textures—perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast or rotisserie chicken, shredded or chopped
  • 3 cups green cabbage or coleslaw mix
  • 1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 1 cup carrots, shredded or julienned
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • 1/2 cup crunchy ramen noodles or wonton strips
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds or cashews
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard or a splash of lime juice (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, olive oil, honey or maple syrup, grated ginger, minced garlic, Dijon mustard or lime juice (if using), salt, and pepper until smooth.
  2. In a large salad bowl, combine green cabbage or coleslaw mix, red cabbage (if using), carrots, green onions, cilantro (if using), and cooked chicken.
  3. Toss in the sliced almonds or cashews and sesame seeds, reserving the crunchy ramen noodles or wonton strips for last.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Just before serving, sprinkle the crunchy ramen noodles or wonton strips on top to keep them crisp.
  6. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • Add edamame, mandarin oranges, or thinly sliced bell peppers for extra color and variety.
  • For a vegetarian version, use crispy tofu or additional edamame instead of chicken.
  • Drizzle with sriracha or chili crisp for a spicy kick.
  • Keep dressing and crunchy toppings separate until serving to maintain texture.

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