Asian Chicken Cranberry Salad
Delicious Asian Chicken Cranberry Salad with a mix of fresh ingredients and a flavorful dressing.
Equipment
- blender
Ingredients
Vegetables and Fruits
- 12 cups coleslaw mix 2 small bags
- 4 cups rotisserie chicken finely chopped
- 1.5 cups dried cranberries I used Orange Cranberries from Trader Joe’s
- 0.75 cup red onion finely diced
- 1.5 cups chopped cilantro
- 1-2 cans mandarin oranges drained
Nuts and Seeds
- 1.5 cups toasted sliced almonds or cashews
- 0.25 cup black sesame seeds or regular sesame seeds
Condiments and Oils
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.5 cup balsamic vinegar regular or white
- 4 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Flavorings
- 3-4 cloves garlic chopped
- 4 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
- 4 tablespoon minced ginger
Optional
- 1 cup sesame sticks found in the bulk aisle at grocery store – optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Layer the cabbage in a large bowl with chicken, almonds (or cashews, or both), cranberries, red onion, sesame seeds, sesame sticks (optional), and fresh cilantro. Add the mandarin oranges (optional).
- Combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, honey, ginger, and sesame oil in a blender. Add 3 tablespoons of water. Blend until smooth.
- Lightly pour the dressing over the salad mixture, according to how moist you like the salad. Gently toss and serve. (You may have a little dressing left over.)
Notes
This salad can be adjusted with your favorite nuts or dried fruits.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg
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