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Asian Chicken Cranberry Salad

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This Asian Chicken Salad is a colorful, fresh, and flavorful dish that brings together tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and a zesty sesame dressing. It’s light yet satisfying, perfect for quick lunches, weeknight dinners, or potlucks. The combination of crisp textures and tangy-sweet notes makes it a go-to recipe for anyone who enjoys wholesome, vibrant meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
  • 2 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro (optional)
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds or toasted sesame seeds

For the Dressing:

  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Season and cook chicken breast until tender. Grill, bake, or poach as preferred.
  2. Allow the chicken to cool, then shred or slice it thinly.
  3. Shred both green and purple cabbage finely and place them in a large bowl.
  4. Peel and grate the carrots or cut them into thin matchsticks.
  5. Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips.
  6. Chop the green onions and cilantro for added freshness.
  7. In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create the dressing.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with a little salt or more honey if needed.
  9. Add the shredded chicken and prepared vegetables to a large mixing bowl.
  10. Pour the dressing over the mixture.
  11. Toss well until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  12. Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to blend.
  13. Garnish with sliced almonds or toasted sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time by storing the components separately.

For extra crunch, add crispy noodles or crushed peanuts.

If desired, substitute chicken with turkey, tofu, or shrimp.

Always add the dressing just before serving to keep the vegetables crisp.

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