Sesame Ginger Chicken Salad With Feta And Bok Choy
A refreshing and crisp lunch combining tender grilled chicken breast with crunchy bok choy and cucumber, tossed in a light sesame-ginger dressing and topped with savory feta.
Prep
15 min
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Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Gillian + Lila
Gillian created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Prep
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Total
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Next: Whisk together the olive oil
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Whisk together the olive oil
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, tamari, sesame oil, and ground ginger to create the dressing.
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Combine the chopped baby bok choy and…
In a medium bowl, combine the chopped baby bok choy and sliced cucumber.
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Add the shredded cooked chicken breast to…
Add the shredded cooked chicken breast to the bowl with the greens.
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Pour the sesame-ginger dressing over the salad…
Pour the sesame-ginger dressing over the salad and toss well until everything is evenly coated.
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Transfer the dressed salad to a serving…
Transfer the dressed salad to a serving plate.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and toasted…
Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and toasted sesame seeds just before serving.
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