Crunchy Chicken Coleslaw Delight
This Crunchy Chicken Coleslaw Delight is a vibrant and refreshing salad that combines the crunch of coleslaw mix with the savory flavors of rotisserie chicken, toasted nuts, and sweet dried cranberries. Tossed in a zesty dressing, it’s perfect for a light meal or as a side dish at gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 small bags of coleslaw mix, about 12 cups
- 4 cups rotisserie chicken, finely chopped
- 1½ cups toasted sliced almonds or cashews
- 1½ cups dried cranberries
- ¾ cup red onion, finely diced
- 1½ cups chopped cilantro
- 1–2 small cans mandarin oranges, drained
- ¼ cup black sesame seeds or regular sesame seeds
- 1 cup sesame sticks (optional)
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- 4 Tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
- 3–4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 4 Tbsp. honey or brown sugar
- 4 Tbsp. minced ginger
- 2 tsp. toasted sesame oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, chopped rotisserie chicken, toasted sliced almonds or cashews, dried cranberries, finely diced red onion, black or regular sesame seeds, and chopped cilantro. If using, add the sesame sticks and drained mandarin oranges.
- In a blender, combine the extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, low-sodium soy sauce, chopped garlic, honey or brown sugar, minced ginger, and toasted sesame oil. Add 3 tablespoons of water and blend until smooth.
- Just before serving, lightly pour the dressing over the salad mixture according to your preference for moisture. Gently toss to combine. You may have some leftover dressing.
- Enjoy this crunchy, flavorful salad immediately!
Nutrition
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg