Sesame Ginger 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 chicken salad with sesame ginger dressing, carrots, scallions, and almonds for a lunch that stays crunchy after dressing.
Ingredients:
- 2.00 Teaspoon honey
- 3.00 Tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2.00 Tablespoon soy sauce
- 0.50 Cup scallions
- 2.00 Teaspoon sesame seeds
- 6.00 Cup green cabbage
- 2.50 Cup cooked chicken
- 1.00 Cup carrots
- 0.33 Cup almonds
- 1.50 Tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2.00 Teaspoon fresh ginger
Instructions:
- Whisk the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, honey, and sesame seeds in a large bowl.
- Add the cabbage and carrots and toss for 1 minute so the vegetables begin to soften.
- Fold in the chicken and scallions until evenly coated.
- Let the salad stand for 5 minutes, then toss again and taste for seasoning.
- Top with toasted almonds right before serving so they stay crisp.
Notes:
- Use napa cabbage for a softer salad or green cabbage for more crunch.
- Keep the almonds separate if packing lunches ahead.
- Add a squeeze of lime if the salad tastes too sweet.
Source: https://recipesworthcooking.com/sesame-ginger-chicken-crunch-salad/export/