Chicken Salad with Creamy Sesame Dressing

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Even though it has been raining daily, the days are getting hotter, so I have been making simple salads and cold dishes these days. This chicken salad with creamy sesame dressing is refreshing and just right as a light lunch to beat the heat.

See Also:

• Wafu Japanese Salad Dressing Recipe
• Rotisserie Chicken Salad Recipe

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I used a boneless & skinless chicken breast. As it is uneven in thickness, I made deep slits on the thicker parts without cutting all the way through. Then I placed the chicken on a few slices of ginger, drizzle a spoon of sake and sprinkle some salt over the chicken.

As I love a light-weight creamy sauce, I am using Japanese sesame sauce (goma dare だれごま) as the base and not on its own. The goma sauce was combined with low-sodium soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, sesame oil and a few spoons of steamed chicken liquid.

This is my sesame salad dressing. It has a full-bodied taste but a less creamy texture than usual.

I shredded the chicken when it is cooled.

While the chicken was steaming, I sliced some Japanese cucumber and cut the cherry tomatoes.

Assemble the salad.

Pour the salad dressing and toss to coat evenly.

I ate this as a light lunch. It can also be served as an appetizer or side dish.