Go Back
–+ servings
Asian Chicken Cranberry Salad

Asian Chicken Cranberry Salad

This vibrant Asian Chicken Cranberry Salad features shredded chicken, colorful veggies, and a tangy sesame ginger dressing.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine Asian-inspired
Servings 4 people
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • large salad bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Salad Base

  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
  • 4 cups mixed greens such as spinach, arugula, and romaine
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup red cabbage thinly sliced
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup sliced almonds or chopped peanuts
  • ¼ cup green onions chopped

Dressing

  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Salad Preparation

  • In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, shredded carrots, shredded red cabbage, dried cranberries, sliced almonds or chopped peanuts, and green onions.
  • Add cooked, shredded or cubed chicken to the salad bowl and gently toss to combine with the greens and vegetables.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey or maple syrup, grated ginger, and minced garlic until fully blended. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to ensure even coating.
  • Serve the salad immediately for freshness, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!

Notes

This Asian Chicken Cranberry Salad is a quick, healthy, and delicious meal option. Adjust the salad ingredients as needed for extra crunch or flavor!

Nutrition

Serving: 1salad servingCalories: 420kcal
Keyword Asian chicken salad, cranberry salad, sesame ginger dressing
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!