Chicken and Orange Salad with Dried Cranberries
A bright, quick salad with juicy orange segments, tender chicken, and chewy dried cranberries, all tossed with crisp lettuce and shaved cheese. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast
- 4 cups lettuce
- 2 medium orange
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the 4 cups lettuce, 2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded or cubed), and 1/2 cup dried cranberries.
- 2
Peel and segment the 2 oranges over the bowl to catch the juice, then add the segments to the salad.
- 3
Drizzle with the 3 tablespoons olive oil and the reserved orange juice, then toss gently to coat.
- 4
Shave the 1/2 cup parmesan cheese over the top and serve immediately.
- 5
Season with salt and pepper to taste, if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- Large bowl
- Chef's knife
- Cutting board
- Vegetable peeler or grater
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