Asian Chicken Cranberry Salad
Ingredients:
For the Salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 4 cups mixed greens (like romaine, spinach, or kale)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 1/2 cup mandarin orange slices (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
For the Dressing:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Prepare the Salad:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, mixed greens, cranberries, almonds, mandarin orange slices, cucumber, shredded carrots, and green onions.
- Toss everything gently to mix the ingredients evenly.
- Make the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and lime juice.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the Salad:
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat all the ingredients well.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds on top, if using, for added crunch and flavor.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature, and enjoy the refreshing blend of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors.
This Asian Chicken Cranberry Salad is a fantastic combination of savory chicken, sweet cranberries, and crunchy almonds with a zesty Asian-inspired dressing!