Description
Asian Chicken Cranberry Salad is a vibrant blend of tender chicken, crunchy veggies, and sweet cranberries, all tossed in a zesty dressing—perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Fresh spinach
- Dried cranberries
- Red bell pepper
- Green onions
- Sesame oil
- Low-sodium soy sauce
- Rice vinegar
- Honey or agave syrup
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Cook chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Let rest before slicing.
- While the chicken cools, chop spinach, red bell pepper, and green onions into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey (or agave), and sesame seeds (if using).
- In a large bowl, combine sliced chicken, chopped veggies, and cranberries. Drizzle the dressing over the mixture and toss gently until well combined.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (280g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tofu. - Add nuts like almonds or cashews for extra crunch. - Experiment with different dressings for unique flavors.