Crunchy Asian Sesame Chicken Salad

A vibrant salad with juicy chicken, crunchy veggies, and a tangy sesame dressing, perfect for busy days.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course, Salad

Cuisine: American, Asian

Calories: 250

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

For the salad

2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded You can use leftover chicken for convenience.
4 cups mixed greens (like spinach, romaine, or kale)
1 cup napa cabbage, shredded
1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
½ cup carrots, shredded
½ cup snap peas, halved
¼ cup green onions, sliced For garnish.
¼ cup slivered almonds or sesame seeds For extra crunch.

For the dressing

3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
to taste red pepper flakes Optional for spiciness.

Method

Preparation

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic. Adjust to taste.

Assembly

In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, napa cabbage, chicken, bell pepper, carrots, and snap peas. Toss together.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss again to coat evenly.
Garnish with green onions and your choice of slivered almonds or sesame seeds.

Serving

Serve on plates and enjoy your crunchy salad!

Notes

This salad is highly customizable. Feel free to add other vegetables based on personal preferences. Pair it with tofu or chickpeas for a vegetarian option.