Description

This Asian Chicken Cranberry Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that combines tender shredded chicken with crisp mixed greens, colorful vegetables, dried cranberries, and crunchy almonds. Tossed with a flavorful sesame ginger dressing and topped with crispy wonton strips, this salad offers a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors, making it an ideal meal for a healthy lunch or light dinner.

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

3 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
4 cups mixed greens or chopped romaine
1 cup shredded red cabbage
1 cup shredded carrots
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup sliced almonds
3 green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
¼ cup chopped cilantro (optional)
½ cup crispy wonton strips (optional)

Dressing

⅓ cup Asian-style sesame ginger dressing

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Instructions

Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the mixed greens, shredded red cabbage, shredded carrots, shredded chicken breast, dried cranberries, sliced almonds, sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and chopped cilantro if using. Mix gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Add Dressing: Drizzle the Asian-style sesame ginger dressing over the combined salad ingredients. Toss thoroughly to ensure all components are evenly coated with the dressing, enhancing the salad’s flavor profile.
Top with Wonton Strips: Just before serving, sprinkle the crispy wonton strips on top of the salad to add a delightful crunch. This step is important to maintain the wonton strips’ crispness.
Serve or Chill: Serve the salad immediately for the freshest taste or refrigerate it for about 15 minutes if you prefer a colder salad. Enjoy as a light, healthy meal.

Notes

This salad is an excellent way to use leftover rotisserie chicken, saving time and reducing waste.
Almonds can be substituted with cashews or peanuts to suit your taste preferences or dietary needs.
For a homemade alternative to the store-bought dressing, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic for a fresh and customizable dressing option.