Post Title: Chicken Coleslaw Salad with Ginger Sesame Dressing
Introduction
Hankering for a refreshing food adventure to switch up your regular meal routine? This Chicken Coleslaw Salad with Ginger Sesame Dressing is your lottery ticket to a spectacular dining experience. This pleasing mix of crunchy, tangy, and savory will take your taste buds on a fantastic journey.
Why Make This Recipe
This recipe is for those who crave something light yet satisfyingly filling. With its colourful palette of fresh vegetables combined with succulent chicken, this coleslaw salad will inject a vibrant charm into your food plate. The star here, however, is the Asian inspired ginger sesame dressing, providing a flavor-filled twist that makes this dish hard to resist.
How to Make Chicken Coleslaw Salad with Ginger Sesame Dressing
Ingredients:
🥗 Salad Ingredients:
2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
3 cups shredded green cabbage
1 cup shredded purple cabbage
1 cup shredded carrots
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
🌿 Ginger Sesame Dressing:
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp lime juice
Directions:
1. Start by preparing the Ginger Sesame Dressing. Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, ginger, garlic, and lime juice in a small bowl until well combined. Put it aside for now.
2. Let’s move to the Salad. In a large bowl, blend shredded chicken, green and purple cabbage, carrots, red bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, and toasted sesame seeds.
3. Now, pour the already prepared ginger sesame dressing over the salad and mix everything until all ingredients are well coated.
4. Lastly, transfer the salad to a serving plate. If desired, add extra sesame seeds and cilantro before serving. Fantastic, Your Chicken Coleslaw Salad with Ginger Sesame Dressing is ready to enjoy!
How to Serve Chicken Coleslaw Salad with Ginger Sesame Dressing
Pair up this salad with a piece of grilled fish or lean meat for a wholesome dinner. Turn it into a completely filling lunch with a piece of crusty bread. Eating clean? Enjoy it solo.
How to Store Chicken Coleslaw Salad with Ginger Sesame Dressing
If you have salad leftovers, keep them in an airtight container and store it in the fridge. However, refrain from adding dressing if you know there will be leftovers. Instead, store the dressing separately and drizzle it when you decide to dig in.
Tips to Make Chicken Coleslaw Salad with Ginger Sesame Dressing
Ensure to shred the chicken finely for a better mix with the vegetables. Try adding some toasted almond slices for an extra crunch. Always remember to taste your dressing and adjust it to your liking.
Variation
Try swapping the chicken with grilled tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian version. You can also experiment with different vegetables like sliced radishes and julienned cucumbers or swap regular cabbage with Chinese cabbage.
FAQs
Q1: Can I make the dressing ahead of time?
Absolutely, you can prepare the dressing a day before and store it in the fridge.
Q2: Can I substitute pre-packaged coleslaw for the shredded cabbages and carrots?
Definitely, it can be a great time-saving tip just ensure they are fresh.
Q3: Any alternative to Sesame Oil?
Yes, you can use Olive Oil but it might slightly alter the flavor.
Revel in this adventurous, flavorful simphony that is sure to delight your taste buds. Perfect for a quick, healthy escape from the usual meal routine!