Description
Sesame chicken cabbage crunch salad delivers Asian-inspired flavors with crisp vegetables and tender chicken. Quick, refreshing, and packed with protein, this salad combines zesty dressing and toasted sesame seeds for a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- ⅓ cup roasted cashews halves
Crunchy Toppings:
- ⅓ cup toasted sliced almonds
- Crispy wonton strips (optional)
Garnishes and Seasonings:
- Sesame seeds
- Extra cilantro
- Extra green onion
- A few jalapeno slices
Instructions
- Immerse the chicken in a vibrant sesame marinade, ensuring each piece absorbs the rich, aromatic flavors thoroughly.
- Craft a zesty sesame ginger dressing by whisking together the ingredients until smooth and well-combined.
- Prepare a colorful cabbage base by finely slicing green and red cabbage into delicate ribbons, creating a crisp foundation for the salad.
- Chop the supporting vegetables – green onions, cilantro, carrots, bell peppers, and jalapenos – into uniform, bite-sized pieces to ensure balanced texture and flavor in every forkful.
- Cook the marinated chicken using your preferred method, whether grilling or baking, until perfectly golden and cooked through.
- Drizzle the prepared sesame ginger dressing over the chopped vegetables, gently tossing to ensure each ingredient is luxuriously coated and infused with the tangy dressing.
- Slice the cooked chicken into elegant strips, arranging them atop the dressed vegetable medley.
- Elevate the salad’s presentation by sprinkling toasted sliced almonds, cashews, extra cilantro, sesame seeds, and additional green onions for a delightful crunch and visual appeal.
- Optional: Scatter crispy wonton strips for an extra layer of texture and excitement.
- Serve immediately, allowing the fresh, vibrant flavors to shine and tantalize the taste buds.
Notes
- Marinate chicken in advance for maximum flavor infusion and tender meat texture.
- Prepare dressing separately to allow ingredients to meld and develop rich, complex taste.
- Chop vegetables right before assembling to maintain crisp, fresh crunch and vibrant colors.
- Toast nuts just before serving to enhance their nutty aroma and provide delightful textural contrast.
- Customize heat level by adjusting jalapeno quantity, making this salad adaptable to personal spice preferences.
- Leftovers stay fresh in refrigerator for 1-2 days, perfect for quick next-day lunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg