Sesame Chicken Coleslaw Salad with Ginger Dressing
A fresh and fulfilling salad featuring tender chicken, crisp veggies, and a zingy ginger dressing, perfect for quick dinners and meal prep.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 cups coleslaw mix
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, coleslaw mix, sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and chopped cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, grated ginger, honey, and sesame oil until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything to combine thoroughly.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the freshest flavors.
Notes
Feel free to substitute grilled chicken for the cooked chicken, and consider topping with crushed peanuts or additional sesame seeds for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg