Asian-Inspired Chicken Salad with Sesame Dressing
Ingredients:

  • Salad:
    • 1/2 green cabbage, shredded or thinly sliced
    • 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken
    • 3 large carrots, shredded
    • 4 green onions, chopped
    • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
    • 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
    • 1/3 cup slivered almonds
  • Dressing:
    • 1 orange, zested and juiced
    • 3 tablespoons sesame oil
    • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
    • 1/4 cup avocado oil
    • 4 tablespoons rice vinegar
    • 2 teaspoons honey
    • 1-2 teaspoons sriracha
    • 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
    • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • Salt to taste

Preparation:

  1. Prepare the Dressing:
    • In a small bowl, whisk together all the dressing ingredients (orange zest and juice, sesame oil, soy sauce, avocado oil, rice vinegar, honey, sriracha, ginger, garlic powder, and salt) for 1-2 minutes until well combined.
  2. Assemble the Salad:
    • In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, chicken, and carrots.
    • Pour the prepared dressing over the top and toss to combine.
    • Add the green onions, cilantro, mint, and slivered almonds to the salad. Gently toss again to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
  3. Serve:
    • Serve the salad right away for the freshest results. Enjoy!

Feel free to adjust the amount of sriracha to your preferred level of spiciness. This salad is perfect for a light and healthy meal, packed with fresh herbs and a delightful crunch from the almonds.