Description
This asian chicken cranberry salad brings together crispy greens, tender chicken, and tart cranberries with a ginger-soy dressing that makes your taste buds come alive. Your family gets fresh, satisfying flavors in about thirty minutes of easy preparation.
Ingredients
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Proteins and Vegetables:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup mixed greens
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Toppings:
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup sesame dressing
Instructions
- Spread your 1 cup of mixed greens across the bottom of a large bowl as your base.
- Layer your 2 cups of shredded cooked chicken on top of the greens, distributing it evenly so each bite gets chicken.
- Scatter your 1/2 cup of dried cranberries across the salad, then add your 1/4 cup of sliced almonds for crunch.
- Sprinkle your 1/4 cup of chopped green onions over everything to bring brightness to your dish.
- Pour your 1/4 cup of sesame dressing around the sides and over the top, letting it coat as much as possible.
- Using two utensils, gently lift and turn the ingredients together for about 30 seconds until your dressing coats each component without crushing anything.
- Transfer your salad to serving plates or bowls right away so the greens stay crisp and the flavors stay fresh.
Notes
- Shred your chicken into bite-sized pieces rather than chunking it, so the dressing coats every part evenly and makes each bite flavorful.
- Toast your almonds lightly in a dry pan for a few minutes before adding them to bring out their natural nutty taste and add a satisfying crunch.
- Keep your greens separate from the dressing until right before serving, since the sesame dressing can wilt delicate lettuces if they sit together too long.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the chicken with crispy tofu cubes or chickpeas tossed in a bit of sesame oil and garlic powder for similar protein and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: More Chicken Recipes
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg