Sesame Chicken Salad
I sure hope that you’ve embraced the idea of salad for dinner. Meals that are high in natural fiber and protein are the key to transforming your body.
Here’s a high protein salad that is bursting with flavor and nutrients. Try the simple homemade salad dressing – it’s much healthier than store-bought dressings, and still lends lots of flavor.
This delicious recipe for Sesame Chicken Salad is a quick and simple meal that’s filled with fiber and protein. Pack the leftovers for a wholesome, fat burning lunch.
Courtesy of RealHealthyRecipes.com
What You Need
Serves 6
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1 small organic green cabbage
1 cup pea pods, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
2 cup shredded cooked chicken
For the Sesame Dressing:
6 Tablespoons olive oil
4 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
4 Tablespoons coconut aminos, or low sodium soy sauce
1 packet Stevia
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a small skillet place the slivered almonds over medium-low heat. Stir often until golden brown. Remove from heat.
- Wash the cabbage and cut into long thin strands. Do the same with the pea pods and the red bell peppers — the thinner you slice the better.
- Mix the cabbage, bell pepper, pea pods, chicken, and almond slivers in a large salad bowl.
- Combine the salad dressing ingredients together.
- Plate the salads and drizzle with some dressing.
Nutrition
One serving equals 202 calories,
10g fat,
89mg sodium,
10g carbohydrate,
3g fiber,
17g protein