Description
A vibrant and refreshing Asian-inspired salad featuring tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a zesty sesame ginger orange dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 4 cups mixed greens (romaine, spinach, or kale)
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
- For the Dressing:
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, red cabbage, carrots, cucumber, and green onions.
- Add chicken: Top the salad with shredded or diced chicken.
- Dress and toss: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and cilantro (if using).
- Serve immediately: For best texture, enjoy right after tossing with the dressing.
Notes
- For meal prep, store dressing separately and add just before serving.
- Add mandarin orange segments or avocado for extra flavor.
- Replace chicken with tofu or shrimp for a different protein option.
- Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan for 1-2 minutes for enhanced nuttiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (if using pre-cooked chicken)
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook (if using pre-cooked chicken)
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large salad (1/2 recipe)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg