Description
Sesame chicken chopped salad brings together crispy chicken, fresh vegetables, and a tangy sesame dressing that makes you feel good about what’s on your plate. The combination of crunchy textures and savory flavors creates something satisfying that you can throw together quickly for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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Proteins and vegetables:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup mixed greens
- 1 cup napa cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup carrots, grated
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Dressing and garnish:
- 1/4 cup sesame dressing
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Instructions
- Toss your 1 cup of mixed greens, 1 cup of shredded napa cabbage, 1 cup of grated carrots, 1/2 cup of diced bell peppers, and 1/4 cup of chopped green onions together in a large bowl.
- Fold in your 2 cups of shredded cooked chicken and mix gently so nothing gets crushed.
- Pour your 1/4 cup of sesame dressing over everything and toss the whole salad until each piece gets coated evenly.
- Transfer your salad to serving plates or bowls and scatter 2 tablespoons of sesame seeds across the top right before eating.
Notes
- Shred your chicken while it’s still warm so it breaks apart more easily and absorbs the dressing flavor better.
- Chop your vegetables into bite-sized pieces roughly the same size so each forkful has a balanced mix of everything.
- Make your dressing ahead of time and store it separately, then add it just before serving to keep the greens from getting soggy.
- Toast your sesame seeds in a dry skillet for a minute before sprinkling them on top, which brings out their nutty flavor and makes them taste fresher.
- If you’re eating gluten-free, check that your sesame dressing doesn’t contain soy sauce with wheat, or swap it for tamari instead.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: More Chicken Recipes
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 355 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg