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Cranberry Asian Chicken Salad: A Delightful Twist!

A refreshing and nutritious salad combining shredded chicken, mixed greens, and a delightful sesame dressing, topped with cranberries and almonds.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 1 cup mixed salad greens
  • 1/2 cup red cabbage thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup carrots shredded
  • 1/2 cup celery diced
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/4 cup green onions chopped
  • 1/4 cup sesame dressing store-bought or homemade
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, mixed salad greens, red cabbage, carrots, celery, dried cranberries, sliced almonds, and green onions.
  2. Drizzle the sesame dressing over the salad mixture.
  3. Toss gently until all ingredients are well coated with the dressing.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes to enhance the flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10g

Notes

  • For added crunch, substitute the almonds with sunflower seeds or walnuts.
  • To make it a meal, serve the salad over cooked quinoa or brown rice for extra fiber and nutrients.

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