Description
A vibrant and crunchy salad featuring grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and a zesty sesame dressing.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breast: About 2 cups, grilled and sliced
- Mixed Greens: 4 cups (like romaine, arugula, or spinach)
- Carrots: 1 cup, julienned or grated
- Red Bell Pepper: 1 large, sliced thinly
- Cabbage: 1 cup, shredded (green or red)
- Edamame: 1 cup, shelled (fresh or frozen)
- Toasted Sesame Seeds: ¼ cup
- Green Onions: 2, sliced thinly (for garnish)
- Sesame Oil: 2 tablespoons (for the dressing)
- Soy Sauce: 3 tablespoons (low-sodium preferred)
- Honey or Maple Syrup: 1 tablespoon (for sweetness)
- Rice Vinegar: 2 tablespoons
- Ginger: 1 teaspoon, freshly grated
- Garlic: 1 clove, minced
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Marinate chicken in sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger for at least 30 minutes, then grill until cooked through.
- Grill the Chicken: Grill chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and let it rest before slicing.
- Chop the Veggies: Julienne carrots, slice bell pepper, and shred cabbage.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic in a small bowl.
- Assemble the Salad: Combine mixed greens, chopped veggies, and edamame in a large bowl, then add sliced chicken on top.
- Dress It Up: Drizzle salad with sesame dressing and toss gently to coat.
- Serve: Top with toasted sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
Allow the salad to rest for a few minutes after dressing to enhance the flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: salad, chicken, sesame, healthy, summer, grilled