Asian Chicken, Zoodle & Sorghum Mason Jar Salad

Miso Ginger Dressing Ingredients:

1/4 cup coconut aminos 
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 
1 tablespoon white miso paste 
7 tablespoons olive oil 
1 tablespoon sesame oil 
2 garlic cloves, minced 
1 tablespoon, ginger, finely grated 
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) 

Salad Ingredients:

2 medium zucchini, spiralized into "zoodles" 
1 cup carrots, shredded 
1 cup red cabbage, shredded 
1 cup shelled edamame 
1 cup bean sprouts 
3 cups whole grain sorghum, cooked according to package directions 
1 tablespoon black sesame seeds 
1 1/2 cups baby spinach 
12 ounces chicken breast, cooked and diced

Salad Dressing:

  1. Add all of the ingredients together in a small mixing bowl and whisk until emulsified. Make sure all of the miso paste is dissolved in the dressing. Set aside. 

Salad Assembly for an individual 1 quart Mason jar:

  1. Pour 4 tablespoons of the Miso Ginger Salad Dressing in the bottom of the Mason jar.

  2. Layer 1/2 cup "zoodles", 1/4 cup shredded carrots, 1/4 cup shredded red cabbage, 1/4 cup shelled edamame, 1/4 cup bean sprouts, and 6 ounces sorghum.

  3. Sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon black sesame seeds, and top with 3 ounces baby spinach.

  4. When ready to eat the salad, shake the salad into a serving bowl. Add chicken and mix until well combined. Note: for best results, add the chicken on the day you will eat it. 

  5. Serve immediately.

  • If you don't want to use a Mason jar, you can assemble and serve this salad on individual plates.

  • Pre-packaged grated carrots, shredded cabbage and zucchini zoodles (noodles) can be used as a time-saver.

  • Store extra salad dressing in the refrigerator for 2 weeks. Shake well before using.

  • Calories: 415 Fat: 6 grams Saturated fat: 0.5 gram Carbohydrates: 45 grams, Sugar: 9 grams, Sodium: 520 milligrams, Fiber: 10 grams, Protein 40 grams Cholesterol: 0 milligrams



Ingredients

Miso Ginger Dressing Ingredients:

1/4 cup coconut aminos 
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 
1 tablespoon white miso paste 
7 tablespoons olive oil 
1 tablespoon sesame oil 
2 garlic cloves, minced 
1 tablespoon, ginger, finely grated 
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) 

Salad Ingredients:

2 medium zucchini, spiralized into "zoodles" 
1 cup carrots, shredded 
1 cup red cabbage, shredded 
1 cup shelled edamame 
1 cup bean sprouts 
3 cups whole grain sorghum, cooked according to package directions 
1 tablespoon black sesame seeds 
1 1/2 cups baby spinach 
12 ounces chicken breast, cooked and diced


Directions

Salad Dressing:

  1. Add all of the ingredients together in a small mixing bowl and whisk until emulsified. Make sure all of the miso paste is dissolved in the dressing. Set aside. 

Salad Assembly for an individual 1 quart Mason jar:

  1. Pour 4 tablespoons of the Miso Ginger Salad Dressing in the bottom of the Mason jar.

  2. Layer 1/2 cup "zoodles", 1/4 cup shredded carrots, 1/4 cup shredded red cabbage, 1/4 cup shelled edamame, 1/4 cup bean sprouts, and 6 ounces sorghum.

  3. Sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon black sesame seeds, and top with 3 ounces baby spinach.

  4. When ready to eat the salad, shake the salad into a serving bowl. Add chicken and mix until well combined. Note: for best results, add the chicken on the day you will eat it. 

  5. Serve immediately.


Notes

  • If you don't want to use a Mason jar, you can assemble and serve this salad on individual plates.

  • Pre-packaged grated carrots, shredded cabbage and zucchini zoodles (noodles) can be used as a time-saver.

  • Store extra salad dressing in the refrigerator for 2 weeks. Shake well before using.

  • Calories: 415 Fat: 6 grams Saturated fat: 0.5 gram Carbohydrates: 45 grams, Sugar: 9 grams, Sodium: 520 milligrams, Fiber: 10 grams, Protein 40 grams Cholesterol: 0 milligrams

Sorghum is an extremely versatile grain that you can serve like rice or quinoa or other whole grains.You can cook sorghum grain using your stovetop, slow cooker, oven, rice cooker or whatever option you prefer to prepare your favorite meals. Whole grain sorghum adds a hearty, nutty flavor to your favorite recipes. Use it in salads and in place of pasta and rice. Sorghum grain can also be toasted as a crunchy addition to a tossed salad. Be sure to check out our cooking tips library and get started with new and exciting recipes today.

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