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Asian Sesame Chicken Salad

Asian Sesame Chicken Salad
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This Asian Sesame Chicken Salad is a fresh, vibrant, and flavorful meal combining tender chicken, crisp mixed greens, and a zesty homemade sesame dressing. Ready in under 20 minutes, it offers a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and nutty flavors with a healthy mix of lean protein, vegetables, and healthy fats. Ideal for quick lunches, meal prep, or a light dinner, this recipe is versatile and easy to customize based on your preferences.

Ingredients

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For the Salad

  • 2 cooked chicken breasts, sliced thinly
  • 4 cups mixed greens
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

For the Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger

Instructions

  1. Cook the Chicken: Season chicken breasts lightly with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet or grill pan with a little oil and cook the chicken until golden and cooked through. Let the chicken rest before slicing thinly.
  2. Prepare the Vegetables: While the chicken cooks, wash and dry the mixed greens. Shred or slice the carrots, bell pepper, cucumber, and green onions to prepare them for the salad.
  3. Make the Sesame Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, toasted sesame oil, minced garlic, and freshly grated ginger until smooth and well combined.
  4. Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, toss the mixed greens and vegetables together. Add the sliced chicken on top and drizzle the sesame dressing generously over everything. Finish by sprinkling toasted sesame seeds on top.
  5. Serve and Enjoy: Give the salad a gentle toss before serving to evenly coat the ingredients with dressing. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh crunch and vibrant flavors.

Notes

  • Prep ahead by cooking and slicing chicken earlier to speed up assembly.
  • Dry leafy greens well to avoid sogginess after dressing.
  • Lightly toast sesame seeds to enhance aroma and crunch.
  • Adjust honey in the dressing to suit your preferred sweetness.
  • Use fresh grated ginger for bright, zesty flavor in the dressing.

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Keywords: Asian chicken salad, sesame chicken salad, healthy chicken salad, quick chicken salad, gluten free salad, sesame dressing

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