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Asian Chicken Cranberry Salad Recipe

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This Asian Chicken Cranberry Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish combining tender shredded chicken, crunchy cabbage and carrots, sweet dried cranberries, and fresh herbs. Tossed in a flavorful soy-honey-ginger dressing and topped with toasted almonds, it’s a quick, easy, and nutritious meal perfect for lunch or light dinner.

Ingredients

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Salad

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (preferably rotisserie chicken)
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions, plus extra for garnish
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds

Dressing

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp freshly grated ginger

Instructions

  1. Combine salad ingredients: In a large bowl, add the shredded chicken, shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, dried cranberries, sliced green onions, and chopped fresh cilantro. Toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
  2. Prepare dressing: In a small bowl or a jar with a lid, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and freshly grated ginger. Whisk or shake vigorously until the honey is fully dissolved and the dressing is well mixed.
  3. Dress the salad: Just before serving, pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat everything lightly. This step helps keep the cabbage and carrots crisp.
  4. Add almonds and serve: Sprinkle the sliced almonds over the top of the dressed salad for a satisfying crunch. Garnish with extra green onions if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Using a store-bought rotisserie chicken makes this recipe incredibly quick and easy.
  • For convenience, you can use a pre-shredded coleslaw mix that has both cabbage and carrots.
  • Add sliced almonds just before serving to maintain their crunch.
  • If you prefer a spicier salad, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dressing.
  • This salad is best eaten fresh to maintain crisp textures.

Keywords: Asian chicken salad, cranberry salad, shredded chicken salad, healthy salad, quick salad, no-cook salad, rotisserie chicken recipe

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