Sesame Chicken Salad with Avocado
Looking for a delicious light and healthy meal? Give this easy to make Sesame Chicken Salad with Avocado a try! The Asian-inspired salad is a tasty combination of crunchy cabbage, carrots, edamame, onions and chicken. It is tossed in a homemade sesame dressing and topped with sliced avocado and sesame sticks. Enjoy it as a main course meal for dinner and pack the leftovers for a flavorful lunch.
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What do I need to make the Sesame Chicken Salad?
To make this tasty asian inspired recipe, you will first be creating the tangy sesame dressing. Then, the salad ingredients will be assembled. This easy, light meal can be prepared in about 30 minutes or less. You will need to have the following ingredients to prepare it.
For the dressing
- 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ Tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 Tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
For the salad
- 2 cups chicken, cooked and shredded
- 4 cups red or green cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- ½ cup edamame, shelled
- ½ cup slivered almonds
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- ½ cup cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1 medium avocado, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup sesame sticks (optional)
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How do I make the Sesame Chicken Salad?
There are just a few easy steps to creating this delicious, healthy salad. Here is what you will need to do.
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Make the Sesame Salad Dressing
To make the dressing, combine extra virgin olive oil, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, honey, freshly grated ginger, minced garlic, salt and pepper in a Mason jar or small bowl. If using a Mason jar, make sure lid is on tight and shake vigorously until the ingredients are combined and emulsified. If you are using a small bowl, whisk the ingredients until well combined.
Assemble Salad Ingredients
In a large bowl, add chicken, shredded red cabbage, shredded carrots, shelled edamame, slivered almonds, thinly sliced green onions and cilantro.
Drizzle dressing over top of cabbage mixture. Then, use tongs to toss until ingredients are evenly coated.
Serve and enjoy!
Divide into 4 servings and place on plates or in bowls. Top with sliced avocado and sesame sticks.Serve immediately and enjoy!
How do I store the salad?
The salad can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If you do anticipate having leftovers, I recommend only adding the sesame dressing to the portion that you plan to eat. Then, the salad ingredients and dressing can be stored separately and the salad ingredients will remain crisp and crunchy.
Pro Tip: The avocado and sesame sticks should be added on top of the salad when ready to serve to maintain freshness. This will prevent the avocado from browning and becoming mushy in the salad and it will allow for the sesame sticks to maintain their texture.
What is the best kind of chicken to use in the salad?
Any kind of chicken you enjoy can be used in this salad. I used leftover baked chicken breast to create the recipe shown here. However, I have also made it with grilled chicken thighs and prepared deli chicken. Another great option is a store-bought rotisserie chicken that can easily be shredded and added to the salad!
Easy Sesame Chicken Salad with Avocado
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For the dressing
- 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ Tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 Tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the salad
- 2 cups chicken cooked and shredded
- 4 cups red cabbage shredded
- 1 cup carrots shredded
- ½ cup edamame shelled
- ½ cup slivered almonds
- ½ cup cilantro roughly chopped
- 4 green onions thinly sliced
- 1 medium avocado thinly sliced
- ¼ cup sesame sticks optional
Instructions
For Sesame Dressing:
- Combine extra virgin olive oil, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, honey, freshly grated ginger, minced garlic and salt and pepper in a small bowl or a mason jar. Whisk vigorously to combine, or shake the jar until ingredients combined and emulsified.
For Salad:
- In a large bowl, add chicken, cabbage, carrots, edamame, almonds and green onions.
- Drizzle dressing over top of cabbage mixture. Use tongs to toss until ingredients are evenly coated.
- Divide into 4 equal servings and arrange on plates.
- Top with sliced avocado and sesame sticks.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
