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Asian Chicken Cranberry Salad

A refreshing salad combining tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and sweet cranberries, dressed in a tangy Asian-inspired dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 2 cups mixed greens such as spinach and arugula
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup cooked chicken breast sliced or shredded
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds toasted
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon ginger freshly grated
  • 1 clove garlic minced

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper.
  2. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Remove from grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, ginger, and garlic until well combined.
Assemble the Salad
  1. In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, shredded carrots, sliced chicken, dried cranberries, and sliced almonds.
  2. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  3. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 4gSugar: 10g

Notes

This salad can be customized with additional toppings like avocado or cucumber. For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tofu.

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