Sesame Chicken Cabbage Crunch Salad 🥗
Are you craving a fresh, vibrant, and incredibly crunchy salad that packs a punch of flavor? Look no further! This Sesame Chicken Cabbage Crunch Salad is the perfect combination of crisp vegetables, savory grilled sesame chicken, and a zesty sesame ginger dressing. It’s not just a salad—it’s a meal that satisfies all your cravings for something healthy yet delicious.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- Grilled Sesame Chicken 🍗
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 for excellent crunch!) 🥕
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly julienned 🌶️
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced 🌶️
For the Dressing:
- 1 batch Sesame Ginger Dressing 🥣
For Serving:
- 1/3 cup toasted sliced almonds 🌰
- 1/3 cup roasted cashews halves 🥜
- Sesame seeds
- Extra cilantro 🌿
- Extra green onion 🧅
- A few jalapeno slices 🌶️
- Optional: Crispy wonton strips 🥟
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken
Start by marinating the chicken using your favorite grilled sesame chicken recipe. Once marinated, set it aside while you prep the rest of the salad. 🍗 - Make the Dressing
Whip up a batch of sesame ginger dressing. This dressing is key to bringing all the flavors together, so don’t skip this step! Set the dressing aside to let the flavors meld. 🥣 - Assemble the Salad
In a large bowl, combine the green and red cabbage, green onion, cilantro, carrots, bell pepper, and jalapeno. Pour the sesame ginger dressing over the salad and toss until all the veggies are well-coated. Cover and set aside to let the salad absorb the dressing while you cook the chicken. 🥗 - Cook the Chicken
Grill or bake the marinated sesame chicken according to your recipe. Once done, slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces. - Serve the Salad
Transfer the dressed salad to a large platter. Top with the sliced grilled sesame chicken, toasted sliced almonds, roasted cashews, extra cilantro, sesame seeds, and additional chopped green onion if desired. For a little extra crunch, sprinkle some crispy wonton strips on top. Serve immediately and enjoy this delightful, crunchy salad! 🍴
Serves: 4 as a hearty main dish or 6 as a side dish.
Enjoy this Sesame Chicken Cabbage Crunch Salad for a healthy, flavorful meal that’s perfect for any occasion. It’s a wonderful mix of textures and tastes that will keep you coming back for more. Happy cooking! 😋
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Sesame Chicken Cabbage Crunch Salad 🥗
Ingredients
For the chicken:
Grilled Sesame Chicken 🍗
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 for excellent crunch!) 🥕
1 red bell pepper, thinly julienned 🌶️
1 jalapeno, seeded and diced 🌶️
For the dressing:
1 batch Sesame Ginger Dressing 🥣
For serving:
1/3 cup toasted sliced almonds 🌰
1/3 cup roasted cashews halves 🥜
Sesame seeds
Extra cilantro 🌿
Extra green onion 🧅
A few jalapeno slices 🌶️
Optional: Crispy wonton strips 🥟
Instructions
1️⃣ Marinate the chicken using this grilled sesame chicken recipe. 🍗
2️⃣ Make the sesame ginger dressing and set it aside. 🥣
3️⃣ Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, add the green and red cabbage, green onion, cilantro, carrots, bell pepper, and jalapeno. Pour dressing all over the salad and toss to combine and coat all the veggies. Cover and set aside while you bake or grill your chicken according to the recipe. 🥗
4️⃣ Serve the salad: Add salad to a large platter. Garnish with toasted sliced almonds, cashews, extra cilantro, a sprinkle of sesame seeds, a few jalapeno slices, and some additional chopped green onion, if desired. Optionally, add crispy wonton strips. Dig in! 🍴
Serves: 4 as a hearty main dish or 6 as a side dish. Enjoy! 😋