Sesame Cabbage Chicken Crunch Salad
By Recipes Worth Cooking Test Kitchen
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Description:
A crisp cabbage salad with chicken, edamame, cucumber, carrots, almonds, and a sesame-ginger dressing for high-protein lunch prep.
Ingredients:
- 1.00 Tablespoon honey
- 0.25 Cup rice vinegar
- 2.00 Tablespoon soy sauce
- 1.00 Piece cucumber
- 0.50 Cup scallions
- 1.00 Tablespoon ginger
- 1.00 Tablespoon sesame oil
- 1.00 Cup carrot
- 6.00 Cup green cabbage
- 2.50 Cup cooked chicken
- 0.50 Cup almonds
- 1.00 Cup edamame
Instructions:
- Combine cabbage, chicken, edamame, carrot, cucumber, scallions, and almonds in a large bowl.
- Whisk rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, ginger, and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss well.
- Let the salad sit for 10 minutes so the cabbage softens slightly.
- Taste and adjust with more vinegar or soy sauce if needed.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes:
- Rotisserie chicken makes this a no-cook lunch.
- Keep almonds separate until serving if packing more than 2 days ahead.
- Use napa cabbage for a softer salad.
Source: https://recipesworthcooking.com/sesame-cabbage-chicken-crunch-salad/export/