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Sesame Chicken Salad

Bright sesame chicken salad with juicy orange slices and sliced almonds with a homemade miso dressing
  • Serves:  3
  • Prep Time:  20 min
  • Cook Time:  10 min

Ingredients

Miso Dressing

  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup white or yellow miso paste
  • 3 tablespoons unfiltered apple cider vinegar
  • ¾ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons sesame oil, (toasted or untoasted)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 ½ teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons minced shallot

Salad

  • 1 head Romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 3 cups shredded green cabbage, (from 1 head)
  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 2 medium oranges, peeled and segmented
  • ½ cups chopped cilantro leaves
  • ½ cup sliced almonds, toasted
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Method

  1. In a blender or food processor, combine the olive oil, miso, vinegar, salt, sesame oil, honey, ginger, garlic, and water. Blend until smooth. Stir in the minced shallot.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the Romaine, cabbage, chicken, oranges, cilantro, almonds, and sesame seeds. Drizzle with the dressing and toss to combine. Serve immediately.