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Sesame Chicken Salad

Sesame Chicken Salad

With this Sesame Chicken Salad recipe, your kitchen will be filled with fresh aromas of sesame, ginger, and herbs, setting the tone for a vibrant meal.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients:

1 (14-ounce) bag coleslaw mix (or 7 cups shredded cabbage)

2 cups diced or shredded cooked chicken

1 cup loosely packed chopped cilantro

⅔ cup sliced green onions

⅔ cup sliced or slivered almonds, toasted

½ cup shredded carrots

1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced

Toasted sesame seeds, for sprinkling

Sesame Vinaigrette Ingredients:

2 tablespoons avocado oil (or olive oil)

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari)

1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey

1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

½ teaspoon ground ginger

1 small garlic clove, pressed or minced (or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder)

A few twists of freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

  1. Make the Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and pepper until smooth. Alternatively, shake in a mason jar until emulsified.

  2. Assemble the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine coleslaw, chicken, cilantro, green onions, almonds, carrots, and avocado.

  3. Toss with Dressing: Drizzle the sesame vinaigrette over the mixture and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.

  4. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve immediately for the freshest flavor.

  • Author: Sanji
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes (to toast almonds or cook chicken if needed)