5 from 58 votes
Sesame Ginger Chicken Salad
The Sesame Ginger Chicken Salad blends crisp shredded cabbage and lettuce with shredded rotisserie chicken, crunchy fried wonton strips, and toasted sliced almonds. Crispy quinoa adds an uncommon textural element, while the avocado slices bring creaminess. The salad is dressed with a sesame ginger dressing that ties together the savory and tangy flavors. This combination creates a multi-textured, fresh salad suitable as a filling lunch or light dinner.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
drying time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
589 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Salad, Lunch
Cuisine:
Asian-American Fusion
Ingredients
crispy quinoa
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil
- 1/2 cup quinoa cooked
fried wonton strips
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 6 heets wonton wrappers sliced into thin strips
salad
- 3 cups green cabbage finely shredded
- 3 cups romaine lettuce finely shredded
- 2 1/2 cups rotisserie chicken
- 1/4 cup radish matchstick cut
- 3 tablespoons almonds sliced
- 1/2 avocado sliced
- 1/2 recipe Sesame ginger dressing
Instructions
fried wonton strips
- Fill a tall-sided pot with oil, place over medium heat and bring to 325˚F. Carefully fry wonton strips in oil, moving mixture around with tongs (to create texture) for 1 to 2 minutes or until wontons lightly brown. Remove from oil and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Season with salt.
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crispy quinoa
- Place a skillet over medium-low heat. Add 2 tablespoons oil. Add quinoa and spread onto a single layer. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
- Toast quinoa for 2 minutes before stirring. Continue to toast for an additional 3 to 4 minutes, constantly stirring. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels and cool.
salad assembly
- In a large salad bowl combine cabbage, lettuce, and chicken. Drizzle with 2/3 of the dressing and toss together.
- Top with remaining ingredients and drizzle with remaining dressing. Serve.
Notes
- Crispy quinoa can be prepared up to 2 days in advance and stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Fried wonton strips can be made 3 days ahead and kept in an airtight container away from moisture.
- Sesame ginger dressing keeps refrigerated up to 2 weeks; shake well before use.
- Substitute radishes with jicama sticks or sliced cucumber for a milder crunch.
- Replace fried wonton strips with crispy fried onions or shallots for additional onion flavor without frying wontons.
- For a vegetarian salad, skip chicken and use shredded jackfruit, hearts of palm, or fried tofu sticks.
- Gluten-free option: omit wonton strips and use tamari or coconut aminos in place of soy sauce in the dressing.
Nutrition Information
Calories
589kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
46g
(92%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
10g
(59%)
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
143mg
(48%)
Sodium
596mg
(25%)
Potassium
419mg
(9%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
3162IU
(63%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
67mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 589
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 589kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 143mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 596mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 419mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 3162IU | 63% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.