Asian Sesame Chicken Salad

Name: Asian Sesame Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Various
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie works great); 4 cups napa cabbage, shredded; 1 cup red cabbage, shredded; 1 cup shelled edamame; 1 large carrot, julienned; 2 green onions, sliced; 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped; 1/4 cup crispy wonton strips; 2 tbsp sesame seeds; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp honey; 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated

A crunchy, satisfying salad with shredded chicken, cabbage, edamame, and a toasted sesame dressing that's addictively good.

Healthy

4.5 · 11 ratings

🕐 Prep: 15 min | 🔥 Cook: 0 min | ⏱️ Total: 15 min

Equipment

▸ Large salad bowl
▸ Small jar for dressing

Ingredients

▸ 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie works great)
▸ 4 cups napa cabbage, shredded
▸ 1 cup red cabbage, shredded
▸ 1 cup shelled edamame
▸ 1 large carrot, julienned
▸ 2 green onions, sliced
▸ 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
▸ 1/4 cup crispy wonton strips
▸ 2 tbsp sesame seeds
▸ 3 tbsp soy sauce
▸ 2 tbsp rice vinegar
▸ 1 tbsp sesame oil
▸ 1 tbsp honey
▸ 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated

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Instructions

Make the Dressing

1. Combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and grated ginger in a small jar. Shake vigorously until emulsified.

Assemble

1. In a large bowl, combine both cabbages, edamame, carrot, green onions, and shredded chicken.
2. Pour dressing over and toss to coat evenly.
3. Top with cilantro, wonton strips, and sesame seeds.

Cook's Notes

💡 Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes for extra nutty flavor.
💡 Rotisserie chicken is the ultimate shortcut — no cooking required.
💡 Keep dressing separate if meal prepping; toss right before eating.