Asian Chicken Cranberry Salad
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 ingredients
- 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
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup sliced almonds or chopped peanuts
- ¼ cup green onions chopped
- ¼ cup soy sauce for the dressing
- 2 tablespoon rice vinegar for the dressing
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil for the dressing
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup for the dressing
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated, for the dressing
- 1 clove garlic minced, for the dressing
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey or maple syrup, grated ginger, and minced garlic until fully blended. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, carrots, red cabbage, cranberries, almonds or chopped peanuts, and green onions.
- Add shredded or diced cooked chicken to the bowl and gently toss with greens and veggies.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately or chill up to 2 hours.
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!