Description
Enjoy a delightful Asian Chicken Cranberry Salad that’s bursting with flavors and textures. This vibrant salad is perfect for a light and refreshing meal.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 4 cups mixed greens or napa cabbage, chopped
- 1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup wonton strips (optional)
For the Dressing:
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, olive oil, ginger, garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper to make the dressing.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the chicken, mixed greens, red cabbage, carrots, green onions, cranberries, almonds, and sesame seeds.
- Toss and Serve: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated. Top with wonton strips if using and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use rotisserie chicken.
- You can substitute almonds with cashews or peanuts.
- This salad is also great served chilled for meal prep.
