Description
A fresh and flavorful Chopped Chicken Salad with Sesame Dressing, combining crunchy vegetables, tender shredded chicken, and a zesty homemade sesame dressing. Perfect for a quick and healthy meal, this salad offers a delightful mix of textures and vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
- 2 cups shredded Napa cabbage
- 2 cups shredded red cabbage
- 2 large carrots, julienned (about 1 cup) or pre-shredded carrots
- 1 cup shelled edamame
- 3 cups shredded chicken (~1 1/2 lbs. cooked chicken)
- 3.5 oz. bag crunchy wonton strips or crunchy chow mein noodles
- 1 cup mandarin orange slices, drained
- 1 bunch scallions, chopped (~1/2 cup)
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/4 cup grapeseed oil (or canola oil or any other neutral flavored oil)
- 2 Tbsp. sesame oil
- 2 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 1 tsp. ginger, minced
- 1 tsp. garlic, minced or pressed
- 1 tsp. chili garlic sauce
- 1/4 tsp. salt & pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large salad bowl, combine shredded romaine lettuce, Napa cabbage, red cabbage, julienned carrots, shelled edamame, shredded chicken, and crunchy wonton strips. Toss gently to mix all components evenly.
- Add Garnishes: Gently toss in or garnish the salad with mandarin orange slices, chopped scallions, and sliced almonds to add fresh flavor and texture contrast.
- Prepare Dressing: In a separate bowl or mason jar, whisk together grapeseed oil, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced ginger, minced garlic, chili garlic sauce, and salt & pepper until well combined.
- Toss Salad with Dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together thoroughly to coat the ingredients evenly with the flavorful sesame dressing.
- Serve: Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh, crisp textures and vibrant flavors of the chopped chicken salad with sesame dressing.
Notes
- You can substitute the chicken with cooked tofu or shrimp for variation.
- For extra crunch, consider adding chopped water chestnuts or cucumber.
- The salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated for up to a day; add crunchy toppings just before serving.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce salt content if desired.
- Adjust chili garlic sauce amount based on your preferred spice level.
