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Crunchy Asian Chicken Salad with Creamy Sesame Dressing (Easy & Healthy Lunch)


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  • Author: Madilyn
  • Total Time: 20 min

Ingredients

3 cups diced cooked chicken (about 1 pound raw)

1½ cups broccoli slaw (or shredded cabbage/coleslaw mix)

½ medium red bell pepper, diced

¼ cup sliced or slivered almonds, toasted

2 green onions, chopped

For the Dressing

½ teaspoon orange zest

3 tablespoons fresh orange juice

3 tablespoons coconut aminos

2 tablespoons almond butter or peanut butter

2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

1 teaspoon rice vinegar

1 garlic clove, minced (or ½ teaspoon garlic powder)

½ teaspoon freshly grated ginger (or ¼ teaspoon ground ginger)

Salt and black pepper, to taste

For Serving (Optional)

Lettuce leaves, tortillas, or salad greens

½ avocado, sliced or diced

Fresh cilantro

Sesame seeds

Extra green onions or toasted almonds


Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine chicken, broccoli slaw, bell pepper, toasted almonds, and green onions.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth.
  3. Pour dressing over the salad mixture and toss until evenly coated.
  4. Serve in lettuce wraps, over greens, or in tortillas. Garnish as desired.
  • Prep Time: 20 min