Description
This Sesame Chicken Cabbage Crunch Salad combines grilled sesame chicken with crisp green and red cabbage, fresh vegetables, sesame ginger dressing, toasted almonds, roasted cashews, and flavorful garnishes for a colorful, crunchy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the chicken:
- Grilled Sesame Chicken
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 (bagged or cut into matchsticks for excellent crunch!)
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly julienned
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
For the dressing:
- 1 batch Sesame Ginger Dressing
For serving:
- ⅓ cup toasted sliced almonds
- ⅓ cup roasted cashews halves
- Sesame seeds
- Extra cilantro
- Extra green onion
- A few jalapeño slices
- Optional: Crispy wonton strips
Instructions
- Prepare the grilled sesame chicken according to the supplied recipe. Allow it to rest briefly, then slice it into bite-sized pieces.
- Add the shredded green cabbage, shredded red cabbage, diced green onion, diced cilantro, shredded carrots, julienned red bell pepper, and seeded and diced jalapeño to a large mixing bowl.
- Toss the vegetables gently until evenly distributed.
- Pour the prepared sesame ginger dressing over the vegetables and toss thoroughly until the cabbage and vegetables are evenly coated.
- Add the sliced grilled sesame chicken and gently toss to distribute it throughout the salad.
- Top with the toasted sliced almonds, roasted cashew halves, and sesame seeds.
- Garnish with extra cilantro, green onion, and a few jalapeño slices. Add crispy wonton strips if desired.
- Serve shortly after assembling for the best combination of crisp vegetables and crunchy toppings.
Notes
- Keep the dressing separate until close to serving if preparing the salad ahead of time.
- Add the almonds, cashews, sesame seeds, and optional wonton strips just before serving to preserve their crunch.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeño according to your preferred level of heat.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 450–550 calories
Keywords: sesame chicken cabbage crunch salad, sesame chicken salad, cabbage crunch salad, sesame ginger chicken salad, crunchy chicken salad, Asian-inspired chicken salad