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Sesame Chicken Salad


  • Author: emily
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Paleo

Description

A vibrant and flavorful salad featuring cooked chicken, crisp vegetables, and a delicious sesame dressing.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
  • 1 cup cucumbers, sliced
  • 1 cup carrots, shredded
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, cooked chicken, bell peppers, cucumbers, carrots, red onion, and sesame seeds.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, and grated ginger to make the dressing.
  3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  4. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes for flavors to meld.

Notes

Use leftovers to make this salad even more convenient. Customize the vegetables based on your preferences.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: chicken salad, healthy salad, sesame dressing