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Asian Chicken Cranberry Salad Recipe

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This Asian Chicken Cranberry Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines shredded rotisserie chicken with crisp cabbage, sweet dried cranberries, fresh cilantro, and crunchy almonds, all tossed in a flavorful sesame-ginger dressing. It’s a quick and easy salad perfect for a healthy lunch or light dinner, utilizing simple pantry staples for maximum flavor and minimal prep time.

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (preferably rotisserie chicken)
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions, plus extra for garnish
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds

Dressing Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp freshly grated ginger

Instructions

  1. Combine Salad Base: In a large bowl, add the shredded chicken, shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, dried cranberries, sliced green onions, and chopped fresh cilantro. Gently toss these ingredients together until they are evenly mixed, making sure to hold off on adding the sliced almonds at this stage.
  2. Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl or jar with a lid, combine the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and freshly grated ginger. Whisk with a fork or shake the jar vigorously until the honey is fully dissolved and the dressing is well combined.
  3. Dress the Salad: Just before serving, pour the dressing over the salad mixture. Toss everything gently to ensure the salad is lightly coated with the dressing while keeping the cabbage and carrots crisp and fresh.
  4. Add Crunch and Garnish: Sprinkle the sliced almonds over the top of the dressed salad to add a crunchy texture. Optionally, garnish with additional sliced green onions for an extra pop of color and flavor. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Using rotisserie chicken saves time and adds great flavor.
  • For convenience, pre-shredded coleslaw mix containing cabbage and carrots can be used.
  • To keep the salad crisp, add dressing only just before serving.
  • Sliced almonds can be toasted lightly for extra crunch and nutty flavor.
  • Adjust honey in the dressing to taste for sweetness preferences.

Keywords: Asian chicken salad, cranberry salad, shredded rotisserie chicken, easy salad, healthy lunch, sesame ginger dressing

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