Ginger Sesame Chicken Salad + Shopbop Sale

Flavorful, healthy salads are some of my favorite meals year round, but especially when it’s warm out. It was beautiful in Charleston last night and we decided to test out this delicious grilled ginger-sesame chicken chopped salad. Dare I say it’s one of the best salads I’ve tried lately? It’s loaded with flavor and from the fresh cilantro all the way to the homemade dressing make this meal one that’s sure to be repeated.  The leftovers would also be fantastic made into a wrap the next day!

Grilled Ginger-Sesame Chicken Chopped Salad
via cooking classy

ingredients:

dressing & marinade:
1/4 c low-sodium soy sauce
2 Tbsp finely minced ginger
3 Tbsp canola oil
2 Tbsp hoisin sauce
1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
1 tsp Sriracha (we added 2 tsp for extra heat)
1/2 tsp salt, then more to taste as desired
1/4 c red wine vinegar
1/4 cup chopped green onions, green and white parts

salad:

2 (9 oz) boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 lb napa cabbage, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
1 1/2 – 2 cups matchstick carrots, or 2 medium carrots cut into matchsticks
2/3 cup slivered or sliced almonds
1/2 c cilantro leaves, chopped
3 chopped green onions, green and white parts
2 tsp sesame seeds

marinade:
In a mixing bowl (or 2-cup liquid measuring cup), whisk together soy sauce, ginger, canola oil, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, Sriracha and 1/2 tsp salt (adding more salt to taste as desired, original recipe calls for 1 tsp salt, I added 3/4 tsp and I still thought that was too much, especially for a healthy salad). Add chicken breasts to a large resealable bag and add 3 Tbsp of the marinade mixture, reserving remaining. Seal bag and rub marinade over chicken, then transfer chicken to refrigerator and let rest at least 30 minutes, or up to 1 day.

dressing:
Add red wine vinegar and 1/4 cup chopped green onions to marinade mixture and whisk to blend. Set aside (chill in refrigerator if marinating chicken longer than 1 hour).

For the salad:
Heat a grill or grill pan over stove top over medium-high heat. Brush grill lightly with canola or vegetable oil, then place marinated chicken on grill and cook, about 4 minutes per side, or until chicken has cooked through (it should register to 165 degrees in center of chicken when tested with a meat thermometer). Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes. Then, cut chicken crosswise into strips about 1/4-inch thick.

To assemble salad:
In a large bowl toss together cabbage, chicken, carrots, almonds, 3 chopped green onions, and cilantro with enough dressing to coat salad. Sprinkle top with sesame seeds and serve.

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Enjoy!

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And because what good friend doesn’t share a sale with you? Shopbop started their family & friends sale today with 25% off your total purchase (exclusions apply)! I’ve gathered a few of my favorites below for y’all and would love to know if you’re picking up anything! It’s a great time to snag the classic watch I wear daily, a breezy crop top or a pair of sandals you’ll wear all summer.