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Sesame Chicken Lettuce Salad

A refreshing and healthy salad featuring tender chicken, crisp lettuce, and a flavorful sesame dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded grilled or rotisserie chicken works well
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped or any preferred lettuce
  • 1 cup cucumber, sliced for crunch
  • 1 cup carrots, shredded adds sweetness
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/4 cup green onions, sliced for garnish
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds toasted for flavor
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Grill or cook the chicken breast until fully cooked, then shred it into bite-sized pieces.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, garlic, and ginger until well combined.
Assemble the Salad
  1. In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cucumber, carrots, red bell pepper, and shredded chicken.
  2. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  3. Top with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time; just keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain freshness.

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