Name: Fresh Asian Sesame Chicken Cucumber Noodle Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or thinly sliced (rotisserie chicken works well); 2 large cucumbers, spiralized or julienned into noodle-like ribbons; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds; 3 stalks green onions, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional); 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil; 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup; 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh Asian Sesame Chicken Cucumber Noodle Salad

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A quick and refreshing summer salad featuring spiralized cucumber noodles, tender chicken, and a nutty sesame-ginger dressing. Perfect for light lunches or BBQ sides.

Author: Sofia
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Salad
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

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2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or thinly sliced (rotisserie chicken works well)
2 large cucumbers, spiralized or julienned into noodle-like ribbons
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
3 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Wash and dry the cucumbers thoroughly. Using a spiralizer or julienne peeler, create noodle-like ribbons. If cucumbers are very watery, gently pat dry with paper towels to avoid sogginess.
Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add sesame seeds and toast, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity as needed.
In a large bowl, toss cucumber noodles with shredded chicken, sliced green onions, and chopped cilantro. Pour the dressing over and toss gently until everything is well coated.
Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately or chill for 10-15 minutes to let flavors meld.

Notes

Toss the salad just before serving to keep cucumbers crisp. Use fresh ginger and toasted sesame oil for best flavor. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari. Adding crushed peanuts or cashews on top adds extra texture.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4
Calories: 280
Fat: 12
Carbohydrates: 10
Fiber: 2
Protein: 30

Keywords: Asian salad, cucumber noodles, sesame chicken, summer salad, quick recipe, gluten-free, healthy lunch

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