Name: Chicken Coleslaw Salad with Ginger Sesame Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients: 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie chicken works well); 1 bag (16 ounces) coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots); 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 green onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro; 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped (optional); 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free); 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup); 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon sesame seeds; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Description

This Chicken Coleslaw Salad with Ginger Sesame Dressing is a refreshing and healthy dish that’s bursting with fresh veggies, tender chicken, and a savory-sweet dressing. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, it’s packed with flavors you’ll love!

Ingredients

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For the Salad:

1 pound cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie chicken works well)
1 bag (16 ounces) coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots)
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped (optional)

For the Ginger Sesame Dressing:

1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup)
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

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Instructions

Assemble the Salad:
In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, coleslaw mix, sliced red bell pepper, sliced green onion, and chopped cilantro. Add the chopped peanuts if desired.
Prepare the Ginger Sesame Dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce (or tamari), sesame oil, honey (or maple syrup), grated ginger, minced garlic, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes (if using).
Dress the Salad:
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well-coated.

Chill and Serve:
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together. Serve chilled.

Notes

The salad can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. However, it’s best served fresh so the veggies stay crunchy.
You can swap the peanuts for cashews or almonds if you prefer, or make the salad nut-free.
If you like it spicier, add more red pepper flakes or a chopped jalapeño to the dressing.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Tossing, Mixing
Cuisine: Asian-inspired, American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 310
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 45mg