Oriental Chicken Salad with Honey Sesame Dressing
Transform your lunchtime routine with this vibrant Oriental Chicken Salad with Honey Sesame Dressing! This fresh and colorful dish features tender, grilled chicken atop a crisp medley of mixed greens, red cabbage, carrots, and cucumber, enhanced by the crunch of toasted almonds and optional wonton strips. The star of the show is the homemade honey sesame dressing—a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors made with soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and a hint of ginger and garlic. Ready in just 35 minutes, this Asian-inspired salad is a light yet satisfying meal, perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. Serve it as is or pair it with a warm bowl of soup for an unforgettable dining experience. Keywords: Oriental Chicken Salad, Honey Sesame Dressing, Asian Salad Recipe, Healthy Lunch Ideas, Easy Salad Recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., romaine, arugula, or spinach)
- 1 cup red cabbage (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup carrots (julienned or shredded)
- 1 medium cucumber (thinly sliced into half-moons)
- 2 stalks green onions (sliced)
- 1 cup slivered almonds (lightly toasted)
- 1 cup wonton strips (optional, for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your grill or stovetop skillet over medium heat.
Season chicken breasts with a pinch of salt and black pepper on both sides.
Grill or cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove from heat, let rest for 5 minutes, and then slice thinly.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, red cabbage, carrots, cucumber, green onions, and toasted almonds.
To prepare the honey sesame dressing, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, olive oil, sesame seeds, minced garlic, ground ginger, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl or mason jar.
Drizzle half of the dressing over the salad and toss until well coated. Adjust dressing amount based on taste preferences.
Top the salad with the sliced chicken and garnish with wonton strips if desired.
Serve the salad immediately, with the remaining dressing on the side for additional flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3133 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 163.2 g | 209% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.4 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 296 mg | 99% | |
| Sodium | 4773 mg | 208% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 244.7 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.2 g | 83% | |
| Total Sugars | 69.6 g | ||
| Protein | 159.1 g | 318% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 579 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 17.5 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 3355 mg | 71% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
