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Chicken Coleslaw Salad with Ginger Sesame Dressing

A fresh and flavorful chicken coleslaw salad with a zingy ginger sesame dressing, perfect for quick meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American, Fusion
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Rotisserie chicken saves time!
  • 4 cups coleslaw mix Or make your own with shredded cabbage and grated carrots
  • 1 cup shredded carrots Colorful heirloom carrots can be used for variety
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions Optional but enhances flavor
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro Optional but highly recommended
For the Ginger Sesame Dressing
  • 1/4 cup sesame oil The star of the dressing!
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce Low-sodium if desired
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar Brings tang to the dressing
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated Add more if you enjoy ginger flavor
  • 1 tablespoon honey Or maple syrup for a vegan option
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. If you're using leftover chicken or a rotisserie chicken, consider yourself golden! Otherwise, boil or roast chicken breasts, let them cool, and shred them with two forks.
  2. In a large bowl, toss together the coleslaw mix, shredded carrots, green onions, and cilantro. Feel free to add any other veggies you adore.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, grated ginger, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  4. Add the shredded chicken to your veggie mix, then drizzle in the ginger sesame dressing and toss everything together until well-coated.
  5. Let the salad chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together, or serve it right away if you're too impatient.

Notes

This salad can be made a day in advance—keep the dressing separate until you're ready to serve. Customize with nuts, seeds, or crispy chow mein noodles for added texture. Adjust dressing thickness with water as needed.