Healthy Asian Chicken Cranberry Salad
Simple, colorful, and nourishing — this Asian Chicken Cranberry Salad combines crisp veggies, lean chicken, dried cranberries, and a sesame-ginger dressing for a flavor-packed, wholesome dish that's perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
Ingredients
Salad Base
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
- 4 cups mixed greens spinach, arugula, romaine
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup red cabbage thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds or chopped peanuts
- 1/4 cup green onions chopped
Sesame Ginger Dressing
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
- 1 clove garlic minced
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, toss together mixed greens, shredded carrots, and red cabbage.
- Add shredded or diced cooked chicken. Make sure it's tender and bite-sized for even mixing.
- Sprinkle in the dried cranberries, sliced almonds or peanuts, and chopped green onions. Gently toss to combine.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey or maple syrup, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is lightly coated.
- Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Serve fresh or slightly chilled.
Notes
Serve over quinoa, kale, or tuck into wraps. Add apple slices or mandarin oranges for variation. Store dressing separately for best freshness. Ideal for meal prep.
Nutrition
Calories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 28gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 670mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 4100IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 2.2mg
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