Sesame Chicken Coleslaw Salad with Ginger Dressing
A vibrant and flavorful salad featuring crunchy coleslaw, tender shredded chicken, and a delightful ginger dressing. Perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 cups coleslaw mix
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the shredded chicken, coleslaw mix, sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and chopped cilantro in a large bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, grated ginger, honey, and sesame oil until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss everything together to combine thoroughly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve immediately for the freshest flavors!
Notes
For a vegetarian twist, substitute the chicken for tofu or chickpeas. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 60mg