Asian Chicken Cranberry Salad Recipe
A delicious and nutritious salad featuring tender grilled chicken, sweet cranberries, and a zesty Asian-inspired dressing, perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken
- 4 cups Fresh spinach
- 1 cup Dried cranberries
- ½ cup Sliced almonds
- 2 Green onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated
- To taste Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Grill or poach the chicken until fully cooked. Let it rest for a few minutes, then slice into bite-sized pieces.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, grated ginger, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine spinach, cranberries, almonds, and green onions. Add the sliced chicken and drizzle with the dressing. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds or extra almonds if desired and serve immediately or refrigerate for about 30 minutes to meld flavors.
Notes
You can make this salad in advance; just keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to prevent wilting the greens.