Asian Sesame Grain Salad Recipe
A flavorful chopped salad filled with healthy ingredients such as coconut oil, quinoa, and two kinds of leafy greens. This Asian Sesame Grain Salad will fill you up and boasts a unique delicious taste.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 526kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups Spring Mix Lettuce
- 2 cups Romaine Lettuce
- 2 lbs Boneless, skinless Chicken Breast
- 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil
- 1/4 cup Wheatberries cooked (see instructions in notes)
- 1/4 cup Quinoa cooked
- 1/4 cup Edamame shelled
Sesame Dressing
- 2 teaspoons Sesame Oil
- 1 teaspoon Soy Sauce
- 2 teaspoons Rice Vinegar
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 ℉. In a large bowl toss the spring mix and romaine lettuce together to combine and divide between 2 salad bowls.
- Drizzle the chicken breasts with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, depending on the thickness of the chicken. Remove and let sit for 5 minutes before checking with a thermometer to ensure the internal temp is 165 ℉. Slice and set aside.
- Prepare the quinoa and wheatberries according to package directions.
- In a large bowl combine the wheatberries, quinoa, and edamame and layer on top of the lettuce. Place the cooked chicken on top.
- In a small bowl whisk the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, olive oil, and salt together and drizzle over the salad.
Notes
To Cook the Wheatberries: Soak overnight then drain and rinse. Simmer wheatberries in a pot of salted water for 50 to 60 minutes, until soft and they become chewy. Drain before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 526kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 501mg | Potassium: 1034mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3448IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg