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Asian Chicken Cranberry Salad

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  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: Salad, Lunch
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A light, flavorful salad with shredded chicken, dried cranberries, mixed greens, and a sesame-ginger dressing. Perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner!


Ingredients

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2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
1/2 cup dried cranberries
4 cups mixed greens
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup sliced almonds
2 tbsp sesame seeds
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp sesame oil
1/4 tsp ground ginger


Instructions

In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, chicken, cranberries, carrots, green onions, and almonds.
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and ginger for the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
Sprinkle sesame seeds on top before serving.


Notes

Add mandarin oranges for a sweet, tangy twist. For extra crunch, top with crispy wonton strips.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 21g
  • Sodium: 790mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg