Fresh and Flavorful Asian Chicken Salad - My Homemade Recipe

Ingredients

• 12 cups coleslaw mix (approximately 2 small bags)
• 4 cups finely chopped rotisserie chicken
• 1 ½ cups toasted sliced almonds or cashews
• 1 ½ cups dried cranberries (e.g., orange cranberries from Trader Joe's)
• ¾ cup finely diced red onion
• 1 cup sesame sticks (optional)
• 1 ½ cups chopped cilantro
• 1-2 small cans mandarin oranges, drained
• ¼ cup black or regular sesame seeds
• 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• ½ cup balsamic vinegar (regular or white)
• 4 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 3-4 cloves chopped garlic
• 4 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
• 4 tablespoons minced ginger
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons water (for blending)