Bright and Crunchy Napa Chicken Salad with Sesame Dressing
This Napa chicken salad combines tender rotisserie chicken, crunchy napa cabbage, and a sesame-infused dressing, creating a flavorful, healthy dish perfect for quick lunches or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 head of napa cabbage, cleaned, trimmed, and shredded (about 10 cups)
- 1 bunch of green onions, finely chopped
- 4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup cashews
- 1 cup of something crunchy – fried wonton strips, crispy fried onions, or crushed-up dry ramen noodles
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or avocado oil
- 1/2 cup maple syrup or granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil (to taste)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Toss the shredded napa cabbage with the green onions in a large bowl. You can store this mixture in an airtight container in the fridge for several days if prepping ahead.
- Combine all dressing ingredients (vegetable oil, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and a pinch of salt) in a jar and shake well to emulsify.
- When ready to serve, toss the cabbage mixture with shredded chicken, cashews, crunchy toppings, and enough dressing to generously coat everything.
- Top with extra green onions and sesame seeds for garnish, and serve immediately.