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Chicken and Cranberry Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing


  • Author: hamidkom
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A fresh and flavorful salad combining shredded cabbage, diced chicken, almonds, and dried cranberries with a zesty lemon poppy seed dressing.


Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup neutral salad oil
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 Tbsp honey
  • 1/4 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 Tbsp poppy seeds
  • 1/8 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 6 cups shredded cabbage
  • Salt, as needed
  • 1 cup cooked chicken, diced or shredded
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 3 green onions, sliced


Instructions

  1. Remove damaged outer leaves from the cabbage, cut into wedges, remove core, and slice crosswise into thin shreds. Place in a colander, sprinkle with salt, and massage in. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  2. Prepare the dressing by combining oil, lemon juice, honey, sugar, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, onion powder, and salt in a bowl. Whisk until emulsified.
  3. Rinse the cabbage in cold water to remove salt and let drain.
  4. In a bowl, combine rinsed cabbage, chicken, almonds, cranberries, and green onions. Pour dressing over the salad, toss to combine, and let marinate for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Best served chilled. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 2-3 days, keeping dressing separate until ready to eat.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American