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Easy Asian Chicken Salad with Sesame Peanut Dressing

Name: Easy Asian Chicken Salad with Sesame Peanut Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 15.9 oz Cooked chicken breast; 15.9 oz Bagged coleslaw mix; 1 large Red bell pepper; 1 medium Cucumber; 4 stalks Green onions; 0.3 cup Fresh cilantro; 0.5 cup Creamy peanut butter; 3 tablespoons Soy sauce; 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon Sesame oil; 1 tablespoon Honey; 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger; 1 clove Garlic; 2 tablespoons Water; 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds; 2 tablespoons Chopped peanuts

Craving a vibrant, satisfying meal that comes together in minutes? This Easy Asian Chicken Salad with creamy Sesame Peanut Dressing is your answer! Packed with fresh crunch and savory flavors, it's perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner. Using pre-cooked chicken and readily available supermarket ingredients, it's incredibly simple to prepare, making it a go-to for busy days. Forget the stove – this delicious salad is entirely no-cook!

Prep time

15 min

Cook time

0 min

Total time

15 min

Servings:

persons

Ingredients

15.9 ozCooked chicken breast
15.9 ozBagged coleslaw mix
1 largeRed bell pepper
1 mediumCucumber
4 stalksGreen onions
0.3 cupFresh cilantro
0.5 cupCreamy peanut butter
3 tablespoonsSoy sauce
2 tablespoonsRice vinegar
1 tablespoonSesame oil
1 tablespoonHoney
1 teaspoonFresh ginger
1 cloveGarlic
2 tablespoonsWater
1 tablespoonSesame seeds
2 tablespoonsChopped peanuts

Instructions

1
Prepare the Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and water until smooth. If the dressing is too thick, add an additional tablespoon of water until it reaches your desired consistency.
⏱ 5 min
2
Shred Chicken: Tear or chop the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces. If using a rotisserie chicken, remove the skin and bones first.
⏱ 3 min
3
Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, coleslaw mix, thinly sliced red bell pepper, julienned cucumber, and most of the sliced green onions, reserving a small amount for garnish. Add the chopped cilantro.
⏱ 4 min
4
Dress and Serve: Pour the prepared sesame peanut dressing over the salad mixture. Toss gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
⏱ 2 min
5
Garnish: Divide the salad among four plates. Garnish each serving with the reserved green onions, sesame seeds, and chopped peanuts. Serve immediately.
⏱ 1 min