Description
Tired of sad desk lunches? This quick and easy Asian Chicken Cranberry Salad comes together in just 15 minutes! It’s a flavorful mix of tender chicken, sweet cranberries, crunchy vegetables, and a zesty dressing. Perfect for busy weekdays, meal prep, or a light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie chicken is a lifesaver here!)
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted (optional, but adds great crunch)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger)
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- 1. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the shredded or diced cooked chicken, dried cranberries, thinly sliced red onion, chopped celery, and chopped fresh cilantro. If you’re using toasted sliced almonds, add them now as well.
- 2. In a separate small bowl or jar, whisk together the mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), soy sauce (or tamari), rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey (or maple syrup), grated fresh ginger, and a pinch of black pepper.
- 3. Pour the prepared dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Gently toss everything together until all the ingredients are well coated with the dressing.
- 4. Serve immediately or chill for 15-30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Not suitable for freezing. Best served chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mix
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 350-400 kcal (will vary)
- Sugar: Approx. 15-18g (will vary)
- Sodium: Approx. 600-800mg (will vary)
- Fat: Approx. 18-22g (will vary)
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 20-25g (will vary)
- Fiber: Approx. 2-4g (will vary)
- Protein: Approx. 25-30g (will vary)