Asian Chicken Cranberry Salad

Ingredients:

For the Salad:

• 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
• 4 cups mixed greens (like romaine, spinach, or kale)
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
• 1/2 cup mandarin orange slices (fresh or canned, drained)
• 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup shredded carrots
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)

For the Dressing:

• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Juice of 1 lime
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Salad:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, mixed greens, cranberries, almonds, mandarin orange slices, cucumber, shredded carrots, and green onions.
• Toss everything gently to mix the ingredients evenly.

1. Make the Dressing:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and lime juice.
• Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

1. Assemble the Salad:

• Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat all the ingredients well.
• Sprinkle sesame seeds on top, if using, for added crunch and flavor.

1. Serve and Enjoy:

• Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature, and enjoy the refreshing blend of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors.

This Asian Chicken Cranberry Salad is a fantastic combination of savory chicken, sweet cranberries, and crunchy almonds with a zesty Asian-inspired dressing!