Sesame Chicken Cabbage Crunch Salad Recipe
A vibrant and crunchy Sesame Chicken Cabbage Salad combining grilled sesame chicken with a colorful mix of shredded green and red cabbage, fresh veggies, and a flavorful sesame ginger dressing. Perfectly garnished with toasted almonds, cashews, sesame seeds, and optional crispy wonton strips for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings as main dish, 6 servings as side dish 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling, Tossing
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- Grilled Sesame Chicken (prepared as per grilled sesame chicken recipe)
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)
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly julienned
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
For the Dressing:
- 1 batch Sesame Ginger Dressing (see separate recipe)
For Serving:
- 1/3 cup toasted sliced almonds
- 1/3 cup roasted cashews halves
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Extra cilantro, for garnish
- Extra green onion, chopped, for garnish
- A few jalapeno slices, for garnish
- Optional: Crispy wonton strips
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Prepare the grilled sesame chicken by marinating it according to the grilled sesame chicken recipe, allowing the flavors to penetrate the meat thoroughly for a rich sesame flavor.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk together or blend the ingredients for the sesame ginger dressing until smooth. Set aside to allow the flavors to meld while preparing the other components.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the shredded green and red cabbage, diced green onion, freshly diced cilantro, shredded carrots, julienned red bell pepper, and diced jalapeno. Pour the prepared sesame ginger dressing over the mixture and toss well to evenly coat all vegetables. Cover the bowl and set aside while grilling or baking the marinated chicken.
- Serve the Salad: Arrange the dressed salad on a large platter. Top with toasted sliced almonds, roasted cashews, a sprinkle of sesame seeds, extra cilantro, chopped green onion, and a few jalapeno slices for added freshness and heat. Optionally, add crispy wonton strips to introduce a delightful crunch. Serve alongside the freshly grilled sesame chicken. This salad serves 4 as a main course or 6 as a side dish.
Notes
- For best texture, shred the cabbage finely and slice the bell pepper thinly.
- Seed the jalapeno carefully to control the heat level according to your preference.
- The grilled sesame chicken recipe and sesame ginger dressing should be prepared ahead or simultaneously for efficient cooking.
- Optional crispy wonton strips add an extra crunch but can be omitted for a gluten-free version.
- To toast nuts, lightly heat them in a skillet over medium heat until golden and fragrant.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (as main dish)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Sesame Chicken Salad, Cabbage Crunch Salad, Grilled Chicken Salad, Asian Salad, Healthy Salad, Crunchy Salad
