Chicken Cashew Crunch Salad: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe
If you’re in search of a vibrant and satisfying dish, look no further than Chicken Cashew Crunch Salad: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe! This delightful salad pairs juicy grilled chicken with crunchy roasted cashews and fresh, colorful vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights or as a refreshing lunch option, it’s both nutritious and visually appealing. With its quick preparation time and customizable ingredients, this salad is sure to become a favorite among family and friends. Enjoy a wholesome meal that’s as easy to make as it is delicious!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: Quick grill; enjoy soon after!
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients
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- 2 chicken breasts, grilled and sliced
- 1 large head of romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 cup green onions, sliced
- 1 cup unsalted roasted cashews
- ½ cup crispy chow mein noodles
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Grill chicken breasts until fully cooked; let cool slightly before slicing.
- In a large bowl, combine romaine lettuce, diced bell pepper, julienned carrot, and green onions.
- Add roasted cashews to the vegetable mixture.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mix and toss well to combine.
- Gently fold in the sliced grilled chicken until evenly distributed.
- Just before serving, sprinkle crispy chow mein noodles on top.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg