Sesame Chicken Cabbage Crunch (Print-Friendly Version)
Bright, crunchy cabbage salad with sesame chicken, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful ginger dressing for a satisfying meal.
# What You Need:
→ For the chicken
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Grilled Sesame Chicken
→ For the salad
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4 cups shredded green cabbage
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2 cups shredded red cabbage
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1/2 cup diced green onion
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3/4 cup freshly diced cilantro
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1 cup shredded carrots (bagged or cut into matchsticks for excellent crunch)
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1 red bell pepper, thinly julienned
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1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
→ For the dressing
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1 batch Sesame Ginger Dressing
→ For serving
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1/3 cup toasted sliced almonds
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1/3 cup roasted cashew halves
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Sesame seeds
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Extra cilantro
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Extra green onion
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A few jalapeno slices
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Optional: Crispy wonton strips
# How to Make It:
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Marinate the chicken using this grilled sesame chicken recipe.
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Make the sesame ginger dressing. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, add the green and red cabbage, green onion, cilantro, carrots, bell pepper, and jalapeno. Pour dressing all over the salad and toss to combine and coat all the veggies. Cover and set aside while you bake or grill your chicken according to the recipe.
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Add salad to a large platter. Garnish with toasted sliced almonds, cashews, extra cilantro, a sprinkle of sesame seeds, a few jalapeno slices, and additional chopped green onion, if desired. Optionally, add crispy wonton strips. Serves 4 as a hearty main dish or 6 as a side dish.
# Important Notes:
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This salad is just as fabulous without the chicken. Feel free to omit or replace with tofu or a can of rinsed and drained chickpeas.
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See the full post for even more ways to customize this salad!