Description
Discover a vibrant and nutritious dish with this Sesame Chicken Salad. This recipe seamlessly blends crunchy textures from fresh vegetables with the creaminess of avocado and the savory notes of chicken, all tossed in a delightful sesame vinaigrette. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a side at gatherings, it’s not only quick to prepare—taking just 20 minutes—but also packed with nutrients, making it ideal for health-conscious eaters. Customize it by adding your favorite proteins or veggies, and enjoy its versatility as a main dish or refreshing side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (14-ounce) bag coleslaw (or 7 cups shredded cabbage)
- 2 cups cooked chicken (diced or shredded)
- 1 cup chopped cilantro
- 2/3 cup sliced green onions
- 2/3 cup toasted slivered almonds
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1 avocado (diced)
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- 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 small bowl or mason jar, whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients: avocado oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, maple syrup or honey, toasted sesame oil, ground ginger, garlic, and black pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine coleslaw, chicken, cilantro, green onions, almonds, carrots, and avocado. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad mixture.
- Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly. Serve immediately with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg