Description
This vibrant and refreshing Asian Chicken Cranberry Salad combines shredded chicken, colorful veggies, and a tangy sesame ginger dressing for a delicious, nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Main Salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 4 cups mixed greens such as spinach, arugula, and romaine
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds or chopped peanuts
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Main Salad: In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, shredded carrots, shredded red cabbage, dried cranberries, sliced almonds or chopped peanuts, and green onions.
- Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey or maple syrup, grated ginger, and minced garlic until fully blended. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the salad immediately for freshness, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!
Add cooked, shredded or cubed chicken to the salad bowl and gently toss to combine with the greens and vegetables.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to ensure even coating.
Notes
- This Asian Chicken Cranberry Salad is a quick, healthy, and delicious meal option.
- Adjust the salad ingredients as needed for extra crunch or flavor!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
