Asian Sesame Chicken Salad

Ingredients

1 chicken breast grilled

1 cup Rucola leaves/mixed greens (Rucola leaves are commonly known as Rocket leaves)

1 tsp roasted sesame seeds

1 tsp blanched almond slivers

1/2 cup blanched asparagus

For the Dressing:

1 tsp balsamic vinegar

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

1/2 tsp soya sauce

1/4 tsp chilly oil

For the Chilli Oil:

1/2 tsp of chilli powder – saute in oil and keep aside to cool

1 pinch brown sugar

Salt and pepper to taste

Method

In a mixing bowl, whisk all the ingredients for the dressing, until smooth.

Cut the chicken in long strips.

Toss the greens with almonds, sesame seeds, and half of the chicken.

Top it with the rest of the chicken and asparagus.

Dress it up with the dressing before serving.

For a Vegetarian Version:

Leave out the chicken and use the greens with the dressing.