🥗 Asian Chicken Cranberry Salad Recipe 🍒

Posted by BMA24

This Asian Chicken Cranberry Salad is a delightful mix of flavors and textures, combining savory chicken, tangy cranberries, crunchy vegetables, and a deliciously sweet and tangy Asian-inspired dressing. It’s a perfect salad for lunch, dinner, or a refreshing side dish.

📋 Ingredients:

For the Salad:

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced 🍗
  • 6 cups mixed greens or romaine lettuce 🥬
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries 🍒
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots 🥕
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds or cashews 🌰
  • 1/4 cup green onions, sliced 🧅
  • 1/2 cup mandarin orange segments (optional) 🍊
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, thinly sliced 🥒

For the Dressing:

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce 🍶
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 🍚
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup 🍯
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil 🥥
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (or 1 teaspoon ground ginger) 🌿
  • 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional) 🌰

📝 Instructions:

1. Prepare the Salad Ingredients:

  1. Cook and shred the chicken:
  • If you don’t have pre-cooked chicken, cook the chicken breasts until fully cooked, then shred or dice them. Let them cool slightly.
  1. Assemble the salad:
  • In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, shredded chicken, dried cranberries, shredded carrots, sliced almonds or cashews, green onions, and mandarin orange segments (if using). Toss gently to mix.

2. Make the Dressing:

  1. Mix the dressing:
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic until well combined. Add toasted sesame seeds if desired.

3. Combine and Serve:

  1. Dress the salad:
  • Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss to coat everything evenly.
  1. Serve:
  • Serve the salad immediately, garnished with extra green onions or nuts if desired.

⏱️ Preparation Time: 20 minutes
⏱️ Total Time: 20 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 4 servings
🔥 Calories: Approximately 350 kcal per serving

This Asian Chicken Cranberry Salad is a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors, with the dried cranberries adding a delightful contrast to the other ingredients. It’s a healthy, satisfying meal that’s quick to prepare and full of fresh, vibrant flavors! 🥗🍗🍒