ASIAN CHICKEN CRANBERRY SALAD - Guide Recipe
Do you love a good Asian Chicken Salad? Then you’ll love the flavors of this Asian Chicken Cranberry Salad , a delicious salad or main dish that is popular at any potluck or holiday party! Made with rotisserie chicken , cranberries , sliced almonds , and sesame sticks , the recipe is verstile in so many ways!
It’s the perfect dish to take to a party , especially if you double the recipe and serve it in a giant bowl (feeds a crowd).
The sweet and tangy dressing with a hint of sesame combined with crisp , thinly chopped cabbage , crunchy , salty sesame sticks , dried orange cranberries , chicken , toasted almonds and plenty of fresh cilantro , makes every bite sensational.
It’s the perfect dish to take to a party , especially if you double the recipe and serve it in a giant bowl (feeds a crowd).
The sweet and tangy dressing with a hint of sesame combined with crisp , thinly chopped cabbage , crunchy , salty sesame sticks , dried orange cranberries , chicken , toasted almonds and plenty of fresh cilantro , makes every bite sensational.
ASIAN CHICKEN CRANBERRY SALAD
Toast almonds by laying on a paper towel and microwaving for 1 minute , turning once. Or , toast the sliced almonds under low broil for 2-3 minutes , until golden brown. You can also make your own cabbage mix with green and purple cabbage with a tiny bit of carrots.
INGREDIENTS :
- 2 small bags of coleslaw mix (about 12 cups)
- 4 cups rotisserie chicken , finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups toasted sliced almonds (or cashews)
- 1 1/2 cup dried cranberries (I used Orange Cranberries from Trader Joe’s)
- 3/4 cup red onion , finely diced
- 1 cup sesame sticks (found in the bulk aisle at grocery store – optional)
- 1 1/2 cups chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup black sesame seeds
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 4 Tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
- 3-4 cloves garlic , chopped
- 4 Tbsp. honey or brown sugar
- 4 Tbsp. minced ginger
- 2 tsp. toasted sesame oil
DIRECTIONS:
- 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.
- Combine the olive oil , balsamic vinegar , soy sauce , garlic , honey , ginger , and sesame oil in a blender. Add 3 tablespoons of water. Process 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.)
Recipe Source : ASIAN CHICKEN CRANBERRY SALAD @ reluctantentertainer