Grilled Ginger-Sesame Chicken Salad

A tasty and healthy salad with grilled chicken that has been marinated in a tasty ginger-sesame sauce. The fresh vegetables in this salad are mixed with a sour sesame dressing.

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 1/2 cucumber, sliced
• 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for grilling
• For the dressing:
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Instructions:

In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, minced ginger, and minced garlic

Mix well

Place chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over them

Seal the bag and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat

Brush the grill grates with vegetable oil to prevent sticking

Remove chicken from the marinade and grill for about 6-8 minutes per side or until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks

Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing

In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, cherry tomatoes, sesame seeds, and chopped cilantro

Slice the grilled chicken into thin strips and add it to the salad

In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, and Dijon mustard to make the dressing

Drizzle the dressing over the salad, season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine

Serve the Grilled Ginger-Sesame Chicken Salad immediately, garnished with extra sesame seeds and cilantro, if desired