Description
Looking for the best Asian chicken salad idea? This quick and easy recipe is healthy, simple, and packed with texture and flavor! Perfect for a light lunch or dinner, this vibrant salad combines grilled chicken, dried cranberries, and almonds in a sesame dressing. Great for meal prep, picnics, and low-effort healthy eating!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 grilled chicken breasts sliced
- 3 cups cabbage slaw mix
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 2 green onions sliced
- 1/2 cup shelled edamame (optional)
- 1/3 cup sesame ginger dressing
Instructions
- Grill or reheat chicken and slice into strips.
- In a large bowl, combine cabbage slaw, carrots, cranberries, green onions, and edamame.
- Toast almonds in a dry skillet for extra flavor if desired, then add to salad.
- Top salad with sliced grilled chicken and drizzle with dressing.
- Toss everything gently until evenly coated and serve immediately.
Notes
- Keep dressing separate until serving if prepping ahead.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick option.
- Try with peanut or soy vinaigrette for flavor variety.
- Top with chili flakes for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 65mg