Sesame Chicken Cabbage Crunch Salad Recipe
Fresh and flavorful sesame chicken salad packed with bright, crunchy vegetables, juicy grilled chicken, and a vibrant sesame ginger dressing. This easy-to-make Sesame Chicken Cabbage Crunch Salad is perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner, customizable with your favorite veggies and proteins for added variety.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4 as a hearty main dish or 6 as a side dish
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- Grilled Sesame Chicken (prepared according to the grilled sesame chicken recipe)
For the Salad:
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage
- 2 cups shredded red cabbage
- ½ cup diced green onion
- ¾ 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 (prepared separately)
For Serving:
- ⅓ cup toasted sliced almonds
- ⅓ cup roasted cashews halves
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Extra cilantro, for garnish
- Extra green onion, for garnish
- A few jalapeño slices, for garnish
- Optional: Crispy wonton strips
Instructions
- Marinate and Grill the Chicken: Prepare the grilled sesame chicken by marinating it according to the recipe and then grilling until cooked through and juicy. This adds a flavorful protein base for the salad.
- Make the Sesame Ginger Dressing: Whip up the sesame ginger dressing separately and set it aside, ready to dress the fresh vegetables and chicken.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine green cabbage, 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 the vegetables. Cover and let sit to allow flavors to meld while the chicken is finished.
- Serve the Salad: Slice or chop the grilled sesame chicken and add it atop or mixed into the salad. Transfer the salad to a large serving platter. Garnish with toasted sliced almonds, roasted cashews, extra cilantro, a sprinkle of sesame seeds, jalapeño slices, and additional chopped green onion. Optionally, add crispy wonton strips for extra texture. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a vegetarian or vegan option, omit the chicken or substitute with tofu or rinsed and drained chickpeas.
- Customize the salad with additional vegetables or proteins as desired for variety and personal taste.