This is vibrant, ultra-crunchy Asian salad loaded with fresh veggies, sesame seeds, and crispy toppings. A refreshing high-protein meal that’s bursting with flavor and texture.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Tall, beautiful pile of colorful crunchy vegetables with crispy fried onions
- Extremely high protein from tender chicken (or shrimp)
- Bright Asian-inspired flavors with creamy sesame dressing
- Quick to throw together and perfect for meal prep
- Low carb, keto-friendly, and incredibly satisfying
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage
- 2 cups shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 large cucumber, sliced or julienned
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1 lb (450g) cooked chicken breast or thighs, shredded or sliced (or grilled shrimp)
- ¼ cup sesame seeds (toasted)
- ⅓ cup crispy fried onions or pork rinds (crushed, for low carb crunch)
Sesame Ginger Dressing:
- ⅓ cup avocado oil or olive oil
- 3 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos or tamari
- 1 tbsp allulose or monk fruit sweetener
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Salt and red pepper flakes to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, cucumber, and green onions.
- Add the cooked chicken (or shrimp) on top.
- In a small jar or bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything thoroughly to coat.
- Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and crispy fried onions (or crushed pork rinds) just before serving for maximum crunch.
- Serve immediately or chill for 15–30 minutes to let flavors meld.
Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~380
- Protein: 32g (high)
- Total Carbs: 12g
- Net Carbs: 8g
- Fat: 24g
