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Asian Sesame Chicken and Cashew Salad

Top this crunchy Asian chicken salad with a sweet sesame honey vinaigrette for maximum flavor!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 237 kcal
Course: Salad , Dinner
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

Chicken Marinade
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce, or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • fresh ground black pepper to taste
Asian Sesame Vinaigrette
  • 1/3 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons avocado oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce, or tamari
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
  • fresh ground black pepper to taste
Salad Ingredients
  • 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 4 cups coleslaw mix
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced thin
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • 2 green onions, sliced thin
  • 1/2 cup shelled edamame
  • 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 1/3 cup roasted unsalted cashews, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
  • 1/2 cup canned mandarin orange

Instructions

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  1. Combine all of the ingredients for the chicken marinade in a resealable freezer bag and add in the chicken. Marinate for an hour or longer if desired.
  2. Grill or bake the chicken until it's cooked through, let it rest 5 minutes, then cut into thin slices.
  3. In a jar or bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients for the vinaigrette and set aside.
  4. In a large serving bowl toss together the lettuce, coleslaw mix, pepper, carrot, green onion, edamame and cilantro.
  5. Top the salad with the mandarin oranges, slices of chicken, cashews and sesame seed. Dress the salad with the vinaigrette or serve on the side.

Notes

  • If you're making this salad ahead of time wait to add the mandarin oranges, cashews and vinaigrette until right before serving to prevent the salad and cashews from getting soggy.

Nutrition Information

Calories 237kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 48mg (16%) Sodium 346mg (14%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 11g (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 237

% Daily Value*

Calories 237kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 346mg 14%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 11g 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.