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Sesame Chicken Salad

Sesame Chicken Salad
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This Sesame Chicken Salad is a colorful and nutritious dish that effortlessly combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a delightful sesame dressing. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, it makes for a perfect lunch or dinner option, bursting with flavors and textures that will satisfy your cravings. With the crispness of romaine lettuce, the sweetness of mandarin oranges, and a crunch from sliced almonds, this salad is both refreshing and filling. It’s versatile enough to serve as a main course or a side dish for gatherings, ensuring that it will be a crowd-pleaser at any meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cooked and shredded chicken breasts
  • 3 cups shredded romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1 cup drained mandarin oranges
  • 4 chopped green onions
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • ⅓ cup sliced almonds
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sesame seeds, garlic powder, and ground ginger to create the dressing.
  2. Pour half of the dressing over the shredded chicken and toss until well coated.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded lettuce, cabbage, grated carrots, mandarin oranges, green onions, cilantro, and sliced almonds.
  4. Add the dressed chicken on top of the salad mixture and drizzle with any remaining dressing.
  5. Toss gently to combine all ingredients before serving. Optionally garnish with extra sesame seeds or additional toppings like peanuts or wonton strips.

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