Asian Chicken Cranberry Salad
This Asian Chicken Cranberry Salad is a refreshing and flavorful mix of shredded chicken, dried cranberries, crisp veggies, and a tangy sesame-soy dressing. A perfect light lunch or dinner salad with a burst of sweet and savory!
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- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Salads
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded), 1/2 cup dried cranberries, 4 cups mixed greens, 1/2 cup shredded carrots, 1/4 cup chopped green onions, 1/4 cup sliced almonds, 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
For the Dressing: 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, chicken, cranberries, carrots, green onions, and almonds. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and ground ginger until smooth. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top before serving.
Notes
Add mandarin oranges for a sweet, tangy twist.
– Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
– Great for meal prep—just keep dressing separate until serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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