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Sesame Chicken Chopped Salad

Sesame Chicken Chopped Salad

With this Sesame Chicken Chopped Salad, you’ll transform ordinary ingredients into a refreshing dish that’s hearty enough for a meal yet light enough to enjoy anytime.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients:

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, grilled and sliced (optional marinade: soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic)

1 head Napa or green cabbage, thinly sliced

1 large avocado, peeled, pitted, and thinly sliced

1 cup shredded carrots

2/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

1/3 cup toasted sliced or slivered almonds

1/3 cup thinly-sliced green onions

1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

1 batch creamy sesame-almond dressing (see below)

Creamy Sesame-Almond Dressing Ingredients:

1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk

1/3 cup almond butter

2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

(Optional) 1 teaspoon sriracha

Instructions

  1. Grill the Chicken: Season or marinate the chicken breasts as desired, then grill until cooked through. Slice thinly.

  2. Prepare the Vegetables: Slice cabbage, avocado, and green onions. Shred carrots and chop cilantro. Set aside.

  3. Make the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together almond milk, almond butter, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and sriracha (if using). Blend until smooth and creamy.

  4. Toss the Salad: In a large bowl, combine cabbage, avocado, carrots, cilantro, almonds, green onions, and sesame seeds. Add grilled chicken.

  5. Dress and Serve: Pour the sesame-almond dressing over the salad, toss gently, and serve immediately.

  • Author: Sanji
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes