sesame chicken salad

A copycat recipe for Panera&#x27;s Asian Sesame Chicken Salad. Crispy, fresh romaine, sliced almonds, sesame seeds, tender sliced grilled chicken, and wonton strips -- all topped with a sweet and tangy Asian sesame vinaigrette. So much goodness all packed into ONE salad!

Asian Sesame Chicken Salad

rice vinegar

sugar

garlic,

sesame oil

canola oil

soy sauce

sesame seeds

hearts romaine lettuce, chopped (or spring mix)

(15 oz can) mandarin oranges, drained

wonton strips (see notes)

almonds

cilantro

FOR THE DRESSING: Place the rice vinegar in...

FOR THE DRESSING: Place the rice vinegar in a small saucepan over medium heat and allow it to just come to a gentle boil, add the sugar and garlic cloves and let the sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Remove the rice vinegar mixture from the stove and discard the garlic cloves. Place the rice vinegar mixture in a mason jar and add the sesame oil, canola oil, soy sauce and toasted sesame seeds. Allow the dressing to come to room temperature, about 10-15 minutes. Screw on the lid and give it a good shake until the dressing mixes together. Please note, homemade salad dressing will separate as it sits, just give it a good shake before pouring onto the salad.

ASSEMBLE THE SALAD: In a large bowl, combine...

ASSEMBLE THE SALAD: In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients for the salad and top with the sesame vinaigrette. Serve immediately.

Fresh and delicious sesame chicken salad packed with bright, crunchy vegetables, juicy chicken, and a flavorful sesame ginger dressing. This flavorful sesame chicken salad is easy to customize with your fav veggies and proteins for the perfect healthy lunch or dinner during the week!

Sesame Chicken Cabbage Crunch Salad

For the chicken:

Sesame Chicken

For the salad:

green cabbage

red cabbage

green onion

carrots

red bell pepper, thinly julienned

jalapeno,

For the dressing:

Sesame Ginger Dressing

For serving:

cashews

Sesame seeds

jalapeno

Crispy wonton strips

Marinate the chicken using this grilled sesame chicken recipe.

Make the sesame ginger dressing. Set aside.

Assemble the salad together: 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.

Serve the salad: add salad to a large platter. Garnish with toasted sliced almonds, cashews, extra cilantro, a sprinkle of sesame seeds, a few jalapeno slices and some additional chopped green onion, if desired. I also love adding crispy wonton strips but that’s totally optional. Dig in! Serves 4 as a hearty main dish or 6 as a side dish.

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