Asian Chicken Cranberry Salad
A vibrant salad featuring tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and sweet-tart cranberries, tossed in a flavorful sesame dressing.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced Use organic chicken for best flavor.
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup red cabbage, shredded
- 1/2 cup carrots, grated
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds Optional, for crunch.
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped Fresh cilantro adds flavor.
- 1/2 cup sesame dressing Adjust amount to taste.
- Salt and pepper, to taste Season to enhance flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- If not already cooked, grill, bake, or poach the chicken until cooked through, then shred or dice it into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped spinach, shredded red cabbage, grated carrots, diced celery, and sliced green onions.
- Add the shredded chicken and dried cranberries to the bowl with the vegetables.
- Pour the sesame dressing over the top of the salad. You can adjust the amount based on your preference.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste. Toss everything together gently until the ingredients are well combined and evenly coated in the dressing.
- Sprinkle the sliced almonds and chopped cilantro over the salad, and give it another gentle toss.
- Serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
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Notes
Use fresh and high-quality ingredients. Consider making your own dressing for personalized flavor.