Asian Chicken Cranberry Salad
Ingredients
- 12 cups coleslaw mix (2 small bags)
- 4 cups rotisserie chicken, finely chopped
- 1 ½ cups toasted sliced almonds (or cashews)
- 1 ½ cups dried cranberries
- ¾ cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 cup sesame sticks (optional)
- 1 ½ cups chopped cilantro
- 1-2 small cans mandarin oranges, drained
- ¼ cup black sesame seeds (or regular sesame seeds)
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ 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
Prepare Salad:
Layer coleslaw mix, chicken, almonds, cranberries, red onion, sesame seeds, sesame sticks (optional), and cilantro in a large bowl.
Add mandarin oranges if desired.
Make Dressing:
Combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, honey, ginger, and sesame oil in a blender.
Add 3 tablespoons of water and blend until smooth.
Combine:
Lightly pour dressing over the salad mixture to desired moistness.
Gently toss and serve.
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