Sesame Chicken Salad for One
Treat yourself to a vibrant and satisfying "Sesame Chicken Salad for One," a perfectly balanced dish that combines fresh, crisp vegetables with tender, juicy chicken and a flavorful sesame-ginger dressing. This single-serving recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or as a light yet hearty meal on the go. Featuring a colorful medley of mixed greens, crunchy cucumber, sweet red bell peppers, and julienned carrots, the salad comes to life with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for added nuttiness. The star of the dish is the homemade dressing—a zesty blend of low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and fresh ginger—that ties everything together with a burst of umami flavor. Quick and easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, this wholesome salad is as nutritious as it is delicious, making it a perfect choice for anyone looking to enjoy a healthy, protein-packed meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece (about 6 oz) Chicken breast
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
- 2 cups Mixed greens
- 0.25 medium (sliced) Cucumber
- 0.25 medium (julienned or shredded) Carrot
- 0.25 medium (sliced thinly) Red bell pepper
- 1 stalk (chopped) Green onion
- 1 teaspoon (toasted) Sesame seeds
- 1.5 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 clove (minced) Garlic
- 0.25 teaspoon (grated) Ginger
Instructions
Season the chicken breast with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Cook the chicken breast for 4-5 minutes per side, or until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F). Let it cool slightly, then slice into thin strips.
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger to make the dressing. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cucumber slices, julienned carrot, red bell pepper slices, and chopped green onion.
Top the salad with the sliced chicken and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat.
Enjoy your fresh Sesame Chicken Salad for One!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
531 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.2 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 146 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 1945 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.6 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.2 g | ||
| Protein | 53.6 g | 107% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 85 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 925 mg | 20% | |
*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.
