Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Asian Chicken Cranberry Salad, a perfect blend of shredded chicken, fresh vegetables, and sweet cranberries, all brought together by a zesty sesame ginger dressing. This nutritious salad is ideal for lunch, dinner, or potlucks, delivering a satisfying meal that’s both delicious and healthy. With its colorful ingredients and delightful textures, this salad can be customized to suit your taste preferences or dietary needs. Whether you’re preparing it for yourself or sharing it with friends and family, this dish promises to impress without taking much time in the kitchen.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, 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)
- 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)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, shredded carrots, red cabbage, dried cranberries, sliced almonds or peanuts, and green onions. Toss gently.
- Add cooked chicken to the salad bowl and toss again until evenly mixed.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey or maple syrup, grated ginger, minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added crunch, consider incorporating sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds. Feel free to substitute proteins; grilled shrimp or tofu work great as alternatives. Letting the salad chill before serving allows flavors to meld beautifully.