Best Veggie Sesame Chicken Salad Recipes

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ASIAN SESAME CHICKEN SALAD



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A copycat recipe for Panera's Asian Sesame Chicken Salad. Crispy, fresh romaine, sliced almonds, sesame seeds, tender sliced grilled chicken, and wonton strips - all topped with a sweet and tangy Asian sesame vinaigrette. So much goodness all packed into ONE salad!

Provided by Marzia

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup rice vinegar
¼ cup sugar
2 whole cloves garlic, smashed
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
¼ cup canola oil (or avocado oil)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
6-7 cups shredded romaine (or baby spinach/mixed shredded cabbage etc.)
1 large carrot, shredded
1 (15 oz.) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup prepared wonton strips
⅓ cup sliced almonds
½ cup cilantro leaves
12 ounces grilled chicken, diced (or shredded rotisserie)

Steps:

  • DRESSING: Add rice vinegar in a small saucepan over medium heat and allow it to just come to a gentle boil. Add sugar and garlic cloves and let sugar dissolve; about 1 minute. Remove from stove, discard garlic cloves. Place the rice vinegar in a mason jar, add sesame oil, canola oil, soy sauce, and sesame seeds. Allow the dressing to come to room temperature; about 10-15 minutes. Place lid on the jar and shake until the dressing mixes together. If dressing separates, shake again to combine.
  • ASSEMBLE THE SALAD: In a large bowl, combine the ingredients for the salad, except the wonton strips. Ttop with the sesame vinaigrette and toss to combine. Top with wonton strips and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560 calories, Carbohydrate 35 grams carbohydrates, Fat 31 grams fat, Protein 36 grams protein

SESAME CHICKEN SALAD



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This Sesame Chicken Salad recipe is perfectly crunchy, creamy, sweet, savory, and tossed with a yummy sesame vinaigrette.

Provided by Ali

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (14-ounce) bag coleslaw (or 7 cups shredded cabbage)
2 cups diced or shredded cooked chicken
1 cup loosely-packed chopped cilantro
2/3 cup sliced green onions
2/3 cup sliced or slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1 avocado, peeled, pitted and diced
toasted sesame seeds, for sprinkling.
2 tablespoons avocado oil (or olive oil)
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari)
1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 small garlic clove, pressed or minced (or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder)
a few twists of freshly-cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl (or shake together in a mason jar) until combined.
  • Combine the coleslaw, chicken, cilantro, green onions, almonds, carrots and avocado togehter in a large mixing bowl, drizzle with the vinaigrette, and toss until combined
  • Serve the salad immediately, sprinkled with sesame seeds as a garnish.

VEGGIE-SESAME CHICKEN SALAD



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Sweet, crisp, sunshine-packed and fun, this delightful salad has it all. It's perfect for those nights you don't want to cook. -Betty Slivon, Sun City, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
2-1/2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup sesame ginger salad dressing
1/2 cup wonton strips

Steps:

  • Combine the first seven ingredients in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with wonton strips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 458mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

SESAME PASTA CHICKEN SALAD



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A refreshing light pasta salad with a delicious Asian flair. Great for a summer cookout or picnic. Tastes great right away, and even better if you can allow it to marinate for a while.

Provided by ohines

Categories     Salad

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup sesame seeds
1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta
½ cup vegetable oil
⅓ cup light soy sauce
⅓ cup rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
3 tablespoons white sugar
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cups shredded, cooked chicken breast meat
⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
⅓ cup chopped green onion

Steps:

  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add sesame seeds, and cook stirring frequently until lightly toasted. Remove from heat, and set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain pasta, and rinse under cold water until cool. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine vegetable oil, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, sesame seeds, ginger, and pepper. Shake well.
  • Pour sesame dressing over pasta, and toss to coat evenly. Gently mix in chicken, cilantro, and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Carbohydrate 38.3 g, Cholesterol 23.9 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 15.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 308.1 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

SESAME-SCALLION CHICKEN SALAD



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This reimagined chicken salad is lighter and leafier than your standard picnic lunch. Tender poached chicken, crisp greens, cukes, and scallions get tossed with a sesame dressing that takes its cues form gomae, a Japanese spinach salad.

Provided by Christina Chaey

Categories     Bon Appétit     Lunch     Dinner     Salad     Chicken     Cucumber     Green Onion/Scallion     Sesame     Lettuce     Cilantro     Soy Sauce     Honey     Poach     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Dairy Free     Picnic

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (1-1½ lb. total)
3 Tbsp. kosher salt, plus more
3 scallions, thinly sliced on a deep diagonal
3 Persian cucumbers
½ cup toasted sesame seeds, divided
2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
2 Tbsp. tahini
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. honey
¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
¼ head of romaine or green or red leaf lettuce or 1 head of Little Gem lettuce
Big handful of cilantro leaves with tender stems
½ lime (for serving)

Steps:

  • Bring chicken, 3 Tbsp. kosher salt, and 5 cups water to a bare simmer in a medium pot over medium heat (chicken should be submerged). Be patient-this will take a little while. Once liquid begins to simmer, reduce heat to low and cook (water should not be simmering at all now) until juices run clear when thickest part of chicken is pierced, 8-10 minutes. Transfer chicken to a medium bowl; discard poaching liquid. Let chicken sit until cool enough to handle, then shred meat into big pieces; set aside.
  • Meanwhile, place scallions in a small bowl and pour in very cold water to cover; let soak 10 minutes.
  • Drain scallions in a mesh sieve or colander, then rinse under cold running water, swishing vigorously to rinse and to encourage them to curl up. Shake off as much water as possible and place in a large bowl; set aside.
  • Working one at a time, slice cucumbers in half crosswise, then slice each piece in half lengthwise. Place quarters cut side down and slice in half lengthwise again to create 8 pieces total per cucumber. Add to bowl with reserved chicken.
  • Set 1 Tbsp. sesame seeds aside in a small bowl for serving. Crush remaining sesame seeds in a mortar and pestle until some of the seeds have turned to powder, but with plenty of whole seeds left. (Alternatively, you can pulse seeds a few times in a food processor or spice mill, then transfer to a medium bowl before proceeding). Add lime juice, tahini, soy sauce, honey, and red pepper flakes and mash to create a paste. Add ¼ cup water and whisk to combine (if you don't have a small enough whisk, work in with the pestle). Taste and season with salt.
  • Add lettuce and cilantro to bowl with reserved scallions. Pour half of dressing over and toss to coat. Arrange on a platter. Pour remaining dressing over chicken and cucumbers, toss to coat, and arrange over greens. Top salad with reserved 1 Tbsp. sesame seeds and squeeze juice from lime half over.

SESAME VEGETABLE SALAD WITH CHICKEN



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A delicious and attractive salad perfect for summer entertaining. Adapted from Better Homes and Gardens magazine, April 2005.

Provided by joannarose

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb chicken tenderloins, sliced into strips
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb fresh asparagus
1 lb snow peas
6 cups watercress (or other leafy greens)
2 medium yellow peppers, sliced into strips
1 cup grape tomatoes
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil
1 garlic clove
2 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook in olive oil over medium high heat.
  • Remove chicken from skillet and chill.
  • Cook asparagus and snow peas covered in boiling water for 2-4 minutes, or until crisp.
  • Drain and rinse.
  • Combine and shake all dressing ingredients together.
  • Toss in a large bowl: chicken, asparagus, snow peas, watercress, peppers, tomatoes, and dressing.
  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.2, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 43.9, Sodium 282.8, Carbohydrate 17, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 6.5, Protein 23.6

SESAME CHICKEN SALAD



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A fresh and healthy Asian-style salad with Thai basil and coriander, soya beans, carrots and tomatoes

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Main course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 skinless chicken breasts
85g frozen soya bean
1 large carrot , finely cut into thin matchsticks
4 spring onions , finely sliced
140g cherry tomato , halved
small bunch coriander , chopped
small handful Thai or ordinary basil leaves , chopped if large
85g herb or baby salad leaves
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
grated zest and juice 1 small lime
1 tsp fish sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tsp sweet chilli sauce

Steps:

  • Put the chicken in a pan and pour over cold water to cover. Tip the soya beans into a steamer. Bring the pan to a gentle simmer, then cook the chicken for 8 mins with the beans above.
  • Meanwhile, mix the dressing ingredients in a large bowl. When the chicken is cooked, slice and toss in the dressing along with the beans, carrot, onions, tomatoes, coriander and basil. Mix really well, pile onto the salad leaves and sprinkle with the sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 44 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium

SESAME CHICKEN SALAD



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Flavorful and so delicious, this sesame chicken salad will wow you!

Provided by MommyBennett

Categories     BBQ & Grilling     Chicken     Salads

Time 8h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon white sugar
½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 medium head napa cabbage, thinly sliced
¼ medium head green cabbage, thinly sliced
1 medium carrot, shredded
½ cup crispy fried rice noodles

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger for marinade together in a small bowl; pour over chicken and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Combine mayonnaise, sesame oil, sugar, and ginger for dressing in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate while you cook the chicken.
  • Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
  • Cook chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the grill and chop when cool enough to handle.
  • While the chicken is cooking, place sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium-high heat. Shake the pan like you are making popcorn and toast until seeds give off a lovely toasted smell, 3 to 5 minutes. Quickly remove from the heat and transfer to a bowl to cool; if you leave them in the pan they will continue to cook and burn.
  • Place napa cabbage, green cabbage, and carrot in a large bowl with chicken and toasted sesame seeds. Toss together, then mix in the dressing. Divide salad onto plates and top with crispy fried noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 687.9 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Cholesterol 85.5 mg, Fat 51.5 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 29.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 1316.8 mg, Sugar 16.6 g

RAMEN-VEGGIE CHICKEN SALAD



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Like a salad with plenty of crunch? Then this refreshing recipe is sure to please. Toasted noodles, almonds and sesame seeds provide the crunchy topping. The chicken makes it a main dish. -Linda Gearhart, Greensboro, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 package (3 ounces) ramen noodles
1 tablespoon butter
1/3 cup sliced almonds
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 boneless skinless chicken breast half (6 ounces)
4 cups shredded Chinese or napa cabbage
1/2 large sweet red pepper, thinly sliced
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1 medium carrot, julienned

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, oil, vinegar and soy sauce. Bring to a boil, cook and stir until sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute; set aside to cool. , Meanwhile, break noodles into small pieces (save seasoning packet for another use). In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the noodles, almonds and sesame seeds; cook and stir until lightly toasted, 1-2 minutes. , Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat until a thermometer reads 170°, 4-6 minutes on each side. , Meanwhile, arrange the cabbage, red pepper, onions and carrot on 2 serving plates. Slice chicken; place on salad. Top with noodle mixture; drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 865 calories, Fat 53g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 574mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

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