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Sesame Ginger Orange Chicken Salad

A fresh and vibrant salad made with tender chicken, mandarin oranges, crunchy vegetables, and a flavorful sesame ginger dressing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast sliced
  • 3 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup mandarin oranges segments
  • 0.5 cup sliced almonds
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 3 green onions sliced
Dressing
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp orange juice
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 clove garlic minced

Equipment

  • Large salad bowl
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Prepare chicken by slicing cooked chicken breast into thin strips.
  2. In a large bowl combine cabbage, carrots, mandarin oranges, and green onions.
  3. In a separate bowl whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, orange juice, honey, sesame oil, olive oil, ginger, and garlic.
  4. Add chicken to the salad mixture.
  5. Sprinkle almonds and sesame seeds on top.
  6. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently to coat.
  7. Serve immediately for the best texture.

Notes

For meal prep, store dressing separately and add just before serving.