Description
Asian Chicken Cranberry Salad is a refreshing blend of tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and sweet cranberries, drizzled with a zesty dressing. Ideal for lunch or dinner, it’s sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Dried cranberries
- Mixed greens (spinach or arugula)
- Cucumber
- Red bell pepper
- Green onions
- Sesame oil
- Soy sauce
- Rice vinegar
- Honey or maple syrup
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1. Cook the chicken: Grill or sauté seasoned chicken breasts over medium heat for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let cool before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
- 2. Prepare the veggies: Chop cucumbers, bell peppers, and green onions.
- 3. Make the dressing: Whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), and sesame seeds in a small bowl until well combined.
- 4. Toss it all together: In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, chopped veggies, cranberries, and sliced chicken. Drizzle with dressing and gently toss to combine.
- 5. Add final touches: Sprinkle with additional sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For extra crunch, consider adding sliced almonds or shredded cabbage. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; enjoy cold for the best flavor.