Description
This Asian Chicken Cranberry Salad is a delightful mix of flavors and textures, featuring tender chicken, crunchy veggies, sweet cranberries, and a tangy dressing. It’s perfect for a light and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Salad:
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 4 cups shredded napa cabbage
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup crispy wonton strips
- 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken, napa cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, green onions, cilantro, cranberries, almonds, and sesame seeds.
- Make Dressing: Whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, lime juice, garlic, ginger, and vegetable oil in a separate bowl.
- Combine: Season dressing, then pour over salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve: Top with wonton strips just before serving for a crispy finish.
Notes
- For added protein, consider using rotisserie or grilled chicken.
- Enhance with mandarin orange segments or edamame.
- Perfect for meal prep; store dressing and wonton strips separately until serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
