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Asian Chicken Cranberry Salad

Fresh, colorful, and packed with texture, this Asian-inspired chicken salad blends tender chicken, crisp vegetables, sweet cranberries, and a savory sesame-ginger dressing. It’s light yet satisfying, perfect for lunch or a refreshing dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
  • 4 cups mixed greens spinach, arugula, romaine
  • 1 cup carrots shredded
  • 1 cup red cabbage thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup dried cranberries
  • 0.5 cup almonds or peanuts sliced or chopped
  • 0.25 cup green onions chopped
  • 0.25 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 to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Combine greens, carrots, cabbage, cranberries, nuts, and green onions.
  2. Add chicken and toss gently.
  3. Whisk soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, sweetener, ginger, and garlic.
  4. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.
  5. Serve immediately or chill up to 2 hours.

Notes

Add crispy wonton strips or noodles for extra crunch. For a lighter option, reduce soy sauce and add a splash of lime juice.