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Chicken Coleslaw Salad with Ginger Sesame Dressing

Chicken Coleslaw Salad with Ginger Sesame Dressing


  • Author: Emily
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4–6 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A vibrant, protein-rich salad with crisp vegetables, juicy mandarin oranges, crunchy toppings, and a bold homemade ginger sesame dressing.


Ingredients

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For the Salad:

  • 1 yellow bell pepper, julienned

  • 1 red bell pepper, julienned

  • 2 ribs bok choy, thinly sliced

  • 8 oz cucumbers, sliced or julienned

  • 8 oz shredded carrots

  • 12 oz cooked chicken, shredded

  • 5 oz spring mix

  • 12 oz chopped romaine

  • 15 oz can mandarin oranges, drained

  • 3 oz fried wonton strips

  • 3 oz toasted slivered almonds

  • 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds

  • 8 cilantro sprigs

  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Ginger Sesame Dressing:

  • 1 cup canola oil

  • 3 tbsp sesame oil

  • 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar

  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce

  • 1 1/2 tsp dry mustard

  • 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger

  • 1 tsp black pepper


Instructions

  1. Prepare Vegetables: Wash and julienne bell peppers, cucumbers, and carrots. Slice bok choy and chop romaine.

  2. Mix Greens: Combine romaine and spring mix in a large salad bowl.

  3. Layer Salad: Add prepared vegetables and chicken on top of greens.

  4. Make Dressing: Whisk all dressing ingredients in a bowl until emulsified. Store extra in the fridge.

  5. Dress the Salad: Pour about half the dressing over the salad and toss gently.

  6. Top and Garnish: Add mandarin oranges, wonton strips, almonds, sesame seeds, and cilantro. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Dressing makes enough for two salads. Use half and save the rest.

  • Toast almonds and sesame seeds to enhance flavor.

  • Add chili flakes to the dressing for heat.

 

  • Keep toppings and dressing separate if prepping ahead.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish / Salad
  • Method: Raw / Assembled
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 850mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 22g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg