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Asian Chicken Cranberry Salad
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Asian Chicken Cranberry Salad

Asian Chicken Cranberry Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish packed with juicy chicken, crunchy cabbage, sweet cranberries, and a tangy sesame dressing. This colorful salad is perfect for a light lunch, dinner, or even meal prep. The combination of textures and flavors makes it an irresistible choice for any occasion!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
  • 3 cups shredded cabbage green or purple
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup sliced almonds
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
  • 3 green onions chopped
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped
  • ¼ cup sesame seeds
  • For the Dressing:
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Chop the cabbage, carrots, green onions, and cilantro. Shred or dice the cooked chicken and set everything aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, ginger, garlic, and black pepper until well combined.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, carrots, chicken, cranberries, almonds, sesame seeds, green onions, and cilantro. Toss everything together.
  4. Pour the prepared dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated. Let it sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. Pair this salad with Baked Cream Cheese Chicken for a complete meal!
  5. Serve immediately for a fresh and crunchy texture, or chill in the fridge for an hour for a more marinated taste.

Notes

  • Make-Ahead: Prep all ingredients and store them separately. Mix just before serving.
  • Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Do Not Freeze: The fresh ingredients will lose their crunch.