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Asian Chicken Cranberry Salad

Asian Chicken Cranberry Salad

This Asian Chicken Cranberry Salad is fresh, colorful, and packed with texture, perfect for lunch or light dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Asian
Servings 8 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Blender
  • large bowl

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients

  • 2 bags (14 oz each) coleslaw mix about 12 cups
  • 4 cups rotisserie chicken chopped
  • 1.5 cups sliced almonds toasted
  • 1.5 cups dried cranberries
  • 0.75 cup red onion finely diced
  • 1.5 cups fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 can (11 oz) mandarin oranges drained
  • 1 cup sesame sticks optional
  • 0.25 cup black or white sesame seeds

Dressing Ingredients

  • 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 0.5 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 4 tablespoons honey
  • 0.25 cup fresh ginger minced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons water

Instructions
 

Salad Preparation

  • In a very large bowl, combine coleslaw mix, chicken, almonds, cranberries, red onion, sesame seeds, and cilantro.
  • Gently fold in the drained mandarin oranges. Reserve sesame sticks for later.
  • In a blender or food processor, blend olive oil, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and water until smooth.
  • Pour half the dressing over the salad and toss gently. Add more as needed.
  • Top with sesame sticks just before serving for extra crunch.

Notes

For best texture, store dressing separately if making ahead. Greek yogurt can replace some oil for a lighter dressing. Great with added edamame or sliced bell peppers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 18gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 620mgFiber: 4gSugar: 14g
Keyword chicken, cranberry, Dinner, Healthy, lunch, salad
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