Chicken Cashew Crunch Salad
A delightful and nutritious salad combining chicken, cashews, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing, perfect for warm days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1/2 cup cashews, roasted
- 1 cup assorted crisp veggies (e.g., bell peppers, cucumbers, carrots)
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your veggies: Start by washing your salad greens thoroughly. Shake off the excess water or use a salad spinner! Chop your assorted crisp veggies into bite-sized pieces.
- Shred your chicken: If you haven’t done so already, shred or dice your cooked chicken. Warm it up in a skillet if needed.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, combine olive oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and honey. Whisk until emulsified.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, place mixed greens as the base. Top with veggies, chicken, cashews, green onions, and cilantro.
- Dress and toss: Pour the dressing over the salad and give it a gentle toss.
- Taste test: Give a quick taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Serve with love: Transfer to individual plates and enjoy!
Notes
The salad can be customized with different proteins and vegetables. Keep the dressing separate if making in advance to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: salad, chicken, crunchy, cashew, healthy, summer, quick meal