Sesame Chicken Cabbage Crunch Salad Recipe
A fresh and flavorful sesame chicken cabbage crunch salad packed with bright, crunchy vegetables, juicy grilled chicken, and a zesty sesame ginger dressing. Perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner, this salad is easy to customize with your favorite veggies and proteins to suit your taste.
- 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
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly julienned
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
For the Dressing:
- 1 batch Sesame Ginger Dressing (prepare separately)
For Serving:
- ⅓ cup toasted sliced almonds
- ⅓ cup roasted cashew halves
- Sesame seeds, for sprinkling
- Extra cilantro, for garnish
- Extra green onion, chopped for garnish
- A few jalapeño slices
- Optional: Crispy wonton strips
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Prepare the grilled sesame chicken by marinating it according to your favorite grilled sesame chicken recipe. This step is essential to infuse the chicken with savory sesame flavors.
- Make the Dressing: Prepare the sesame ginger dressing following the dressing recipe. Set it aside for use later in the salad assembly.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded green cabbage, shredded red cabbage, diced green onion, freshly diced cilantro, shredded carrots, julienned red bell pepper, and diced jalapeño. Pour the sesame ginger dressing over the vegetables and toss thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well coated. Cover the bowl and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Grill or bake the marinated chicken according to your recipe instructions until it’s fully cooked and juicy. Once cooked, slice the chicken to serve.
- Serve the Salad: Transfer the tossed salad onto a large serving platter. Top with the cooked grilled sesame chicken slices. Garnish with toasted sliced almonds, roasted cashew halves, extra cilantro, chopped green onion, a sprinkle of sesame seeds, and a few jalapeño slices. Optionally, add crispy wonton strips for extra crunch. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Vegetarian/Vegan Option: Omit the chicken and substitute with tofu or rinsed and drained chickpeas for a meat-free alternative.
- Customization: Feel free to swap or add your preferred veggies or proteins to make the salad your own.
- Crispy Wonton Strips are optional but add a delightful crunch if desired.
