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Asian Chicken Cranberry Salad

Asian Chicken Cranberry Salad

This Asian Chicken Cranberry Salad combines vibrant ingredients for a refreshing, flavorful dish perfect for lunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups mixed greens blend of baby spinach, arugula, and romaine
  • 1 cup shredded carrots can use pre-shredded for convenience
  • 1 cup sliced red cabbage
  • ½ cup dried cranberries substitute with raisins if preferred
  • ½ cup sliced almonds can also use chopped peanuts or sunflower seeds
  • ¼ cup chopped green onions
  • 2 cups cooked chicken use leftover rotisserie chicken for convenience
For the Dressing
  • ¼ cup soy sauce choose low-sodium varieties
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar can substitute with apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil can replace with olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger fresh ginger is best
  • 1 clove minced garlic raw garlic lends a pungent kick

Equipment

  • salad bowl
  • whisk
  • small bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a large salad bowl, mix the mixed greens, shredded carrots, sliced red cabbage, dried cranberries, and chosen nuts or seeds with the chopped green onions.
  2. Gently fold in the cooked, shredded or cubed chicken to the salad.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey or maple syrup, grated ginger, and minced garlic until well blended.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat the ingredients.
  5. Serve the salad immediately for optimal freshness or refrigerate for up to 2 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1saladCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 22gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 4000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For optimal freshness, serve immediately after dressing; refrigerating for up to 2 hours can enhance flavors.

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