Sesame Chicken Salad for One

Treat yourself to a vibrant and satisfying "Sesame Chicken Salad for One," a perfectly balanced dish that combines fresh, crisp vegetables with tender, juicy chicken and a flavorful sesame-ginger dressing. This single-serving recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or as a light yet hearty meal on the go. Featuring a colorful medley of mixed greens, crunchy cucumber, sweet red bell peppers, and julienned carrots, the salad comes to life with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for added nuttiness. The star of the dish is the homemade dressing—a zesty blend of low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and fresh ginger—that ties everything together with a burst of umami flavor. Quick and easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, this wholesome salad is as nutritious as it is delicious, making it a perfect choice for anyone looking to enjoy a healthy, protein-packed meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 1 piece (about 6 oz) Chicken breast
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Olive oil
• 2 cups Mixed greens
• 0.25 medium (sliced) Cucumber
• 0.25 medium (julienned or shredded) Carrot
• 0.25 medium (sliced thinly) Red bell pepper
• 1 stalk (chopped) Green onion
• 1 teaspoon (toasted) Sesame seeds
• 1.5 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 1 clove (minced) Garlic
• 0.25 teaspoon (grated) Ginger

Directions

Step 1

Season the chicken breast with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Step 2

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Cook the chicken breast for 4-5 minutes per side, or until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F). Let it cool slightly, then slice into thin strips.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger to make the dressing. Set aside.

Step 4

In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cucumber slices, julienned carrot, red bell pepper slices, and chopped green onion.

Step 5

Top the salad with the sliced chicken and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.

Step 6

Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat.

Step 7

Enjoy your fresh Sesame Chicken Salad for One!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(423.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	531.1

Total Fat 29.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 146.3mg	0%
Sodium 1944.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 16.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.1g	0%
Total Sugars 9.2g
Protein 53.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 84.7mg	0%
Iron 3.2mg	0%
Potassium 924.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.3%

Protein: 39.4%

Carbs: 12.2%