Sesame Free Vietnamese Chicken Salad with Ginger-Lime Dressing

This bright, herb-packed salad is everything you want in a warm-weather meal — crunchy shredded cabbage, tender poached chicken, and a zippy ginger-lime dressing that hits every note at once. Vietnamese-inspired dishes can sometimes feel off-limits when you're avoiding sesame, since toasted sesame oil and sesame-based sauces show up constantly in this flavor profile. Here, the dressing leans on coconut aminos, fresh lime juice, honey, and grated ginger to deliver that same bold, savory-tangy depth without a drop of sesame anywhere in the bowl. The poaching method keeps the chicken incredibly moist, and shredding it into thin strips means every forkful picks up plenty of dressing. A generous handful of fresh mint, cilantro, and basil folded in at the end gives the whole thing a garden-fresh lift that makes it taste far more involved than it actually is. Dry-roasted cashews add the satisfying crunch you'd normally get from sesame seeds, so nothing feels missing. It's the kind of salad that disappears fast — make a big batch and you'll be glad you did.

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