Sesame Chicken Cabbage Crunch Salad (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the chicken
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Grilled Sesame Chicken (refer to separate recipe)
→ For the salad
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4 cups shredded green cabbage
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2 cups shredded red cabbage
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1/2 cup diced green onion
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3/4 cup freshly diced cilantro
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1 cup shredded carrots (bagged or cut into matchsticks for excellent crunch)
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1 red bell pepper, thinly julienned
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1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
→ For the dressing
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1 batch Sesame Ginger Dressing (refer to separate recipe)
→ For serving
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1/3 cup toasted sliced almonds
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1/3 cup roasted cashew halves
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Sesame seeds
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Extra cilantro
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Extra green onion
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A few jalapeno slices
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Optional: Crispy wonton strips
# Instructions:
01 -
Marinate and cook the chicken according to the grilled sesame chicken recipe. Allow to cool slightly before slicing.
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Prepare the sesame ginger dressing according to its recipe. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, combine the green and red cabbage, green onion, cilantro, carrots, bell pepper, and diced jalapeno.
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Pour the prepared sesame ginger dressing over the salad and toss well to combine, ensuring all vegetables are coated. Cover and set aside while you finish cooking your chicken if not already done.
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Transfer the dressed salad to a large serving platter. Top with sliced grilled sesame chicken.
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Garnish the salad with toasted sliced almonds, cashew halves, sesame seeds, extra cilantro, green onion, and a few jalapeno slices. Add crispy wonton strips if desired.
# Notes:
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This salad is easily adaptable for vegetarians - simply omit the chicken or replace with tofu or chickpeas.
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For meal prep, store the components separately and assemble just before eating.
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The recipe serves 4 as a main dish or 6 as a side dish.