Sesame Chicken Salad Recipe
This sesame chicken salad is light, fresh, and packed with flavor. With crunchy veggies, tender chicken, and a bold sesame vinaigrette, it’s the perfect healthy meal in minutes.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Small bowl or jar (for vinaigrette)
- Sharp Knife
- Cutting Board
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Salad tongs or serving spoon
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients:
- 1 14-ounce bag coleslaw (or 7 cups shredded cabbage)
- 2 cups diced or shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup loosely-packed chopped cilantro
- 2/3 cup sliced green onions
- 2/3 cup sliced or slivered almonds toasted
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1 avocado peeled, pitted and diced
- toasted sesame seeds for sprinkling.
Sesame Vinaigrette Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 small garlic clove pressed or minced (or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder)
- a few twists of freshly-cracked black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine coleslaw mix, shredded chicken, carrots, cilantro, green onions, and toasted almonds.
- Add diced avocado gently into the mix.
- In a small bowl, whisk together all sesame vinaigrette ingredients until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients.
- Toss everything well to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve immediately or chill briefly for extra crunch.
