Best Veggie Sesame Chicken Salad Recipes

SESAME CHICKEN SALAD

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This Sesame Chicken Salad recipe is perfectly crunchy, creamy, sweet, savory, and tossed with a yummy sesame vinaigrette.

Provided by Ali

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 (14-ounce) bag coleslaw (or 7 cups shredded cabbage)
2 cups diced or shredded cooked chicken
1 cup loosely-packed chopped cilantro
2/3 cup sliced green onions
2/3 cup sliced or slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1 avocado, peeled, pitted and diced
toasted sesame seeds, for sprinkling.
2 tablespoons avocado oil (or olive oil)
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari)
1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 small garlic clove, pressed or minced (or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder)
a few twists of freshly-cracked black pepper

Steps:

Whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl (or shake together in a mason jar) until combined.
Combine the coleslaw, chicken, cilantro, green onions, almonds, carrots and avocado togehter in a large mixing bowl, drizzle with the vinaigrette, and toss until combined
Serve the salad immediately, sprinkled with sesame seeds as a garnish.

EASY SESAME CHICKEN SALAD

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This sesame chicken salad is delicious, light, and perfect for lunch or dinner.

Provided by Mallory

Categories Salad

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste
3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup olive oil
7 tablespoons white vinegar
6 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper, or to taste
4 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 (16 ounce) package mixed salad greens
1 ¼ cups halved cherry tomatoes
¾ medium red onion, thinly sliced
3 mandarin oranges, peeled and segmented

Steps:

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
While chicken is cooling, combine olive oil, vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, brown sugar, garlic, and red pepper in a Mason jar; close lid and shake vigorously until combined.
Chop cooled chicken and place in a bowl with dressing and sesame seeds; toss to combine.
Combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and onion in a large bowl. Mix in dressed chicken and top with mandarin oranges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Cholesterol 64.7 mg, Fat 23.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 520.6 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

SPECIAL SESAME CHICKEN SALAD

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With its delicious mix of crunchy peanuts, tangy dried cranberries and mandarin oranges, this colorful Asian chicken salad is a definite crowd-pleaser. Water chestnuts and a teriyaki dressing give this main dish its Asian flare. -Carolee Ewell, Santaquin, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 22 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) bow tie pasta
1 cup canola oil
2/3 cup white wine vinegar
2/3 cup teriyaki sauce
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges, drained
2 cans (8 ounces each) sliced water chestnuts, drained
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1-1/3 cups honey-roasted peanuts
1 package (9 ounces) fresh spinach, torn
1 package (5 ounces) dried cranberries
6 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and place in a very large bowl. , In a small bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, teriyaki sauce, sugar and pepper. Pour over pasta and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. , Just before serving, add the remaining ingredients; gently toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 358mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

SESAME CHICKEN SLAW SALAD

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I tasted many types of Asian chicken salad in California. When I moved back to Georgia, I wanted more. Here's a gingery-sweet recipe using wonton strips. -Michelle Mulrain, Evans, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 cups torn romaine
1 package (14 ounces) coleslaw mix
1 large sweet red pepper, julienned
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
3 clementines, peeled and segmented, or 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
3/4 cup crunchy garlic ginger or plain wonton strips
3/4 cup reduced-fat Asian toasted sesame salad dressing

Steps:

Divide all ingredients except salad dressing among six bowls. Serve with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 414mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges