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Sesame Chicken Cabbage Crunch Salad

Sesame Chicken Cabbage Crunch Salad: Fresh, Flavorful & Fun!

Sesame Chicken Cabbage Crunch Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish, perfect for quick meals or entertaining guests.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 310

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 2 cups shredded red cabbage
  • 0.5 cups diced green onion
  • 0.75 cups freshly diced cilantro
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 medium red bell pepper thinly julienned
  • 1 medium diced jalapeño
For the Dressing
  • 1 batch Sesame Ginger Dressing
For the Toppings
  • 0.33 cup toasted sliced almonds
  • 0.33 cup roasted cashew halves
  • sesame seeds for sprinkling
  • extra cilantro for garnishing
  • extra green onion
  • jalapeño slices optional
  • crispy wonton strips optional

Equipment

  • grill
  • large bowl
  • mixing spoon
  • Serving Plates

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Grill chicken until juicy and charred, aiming for an internal temperature of 165°F. Let it rest.
  2. In a large bowl, mix shredded green cabbage, shredded red cabbage, diced green onion, freshly diced cilantro, shredded carrots, julienned red bell pepper, and diced jalapeño.
  3. Drizzle Sesame Ginger Dressing over the mixed veggies and gently toss until evenly coated for about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Divide salad onto serving plates and top with toasted sliced almonds, roasted cashew halves, and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Garnish with extra cilantro, green onion, and jalapeño slices. Add crispy wonton strips if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 12gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For an extra zing, add a squeeze of fresh lime before serving.

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