Cashew Chicken Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Cashew Chicken Salad, a perfect fusion of crunch, creaminess, and bold flavors! Tender shredded chicken breast is combined with crisp romaine lettuce, sweet red bell pepper, julienned carrots, and aromatic cilantro for a refreshing base. Roasted, unsalted cashews add a delightful crunch, while a tangy-sweet dressing—made with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, and a splash of rice vinegar—ties it all together. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, this salad is an ideal option for a light lunch, a wholesome dinner, or a crowd-pleasing potluck dish. Packed with protein and fresh ingredients, it's as nutritious as it is delicious. Serve immediately for the best texture and garnish with a few extra cashews for a finishing touch that’s as satisfying as it is beautiful.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 1 cup Cashews, unsalted and roasted
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 large Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 medium Carrot, julienned or grated
- 3 stalks Green onions, chopped
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, rice vinegar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy. Set the dressing aside.
In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, shredded chicken, red bell pepper, carrot, green onions, and cilantro.
Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
Add the roasted cashews on top and lightly toss again, ensuring they are distributed evenly throughout the salad.
Divide the salad into serving bowls or plates and garnish with a few extra cashews, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2706 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 168.7 g | 216% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.9 g | 119% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 523 mg | 174% | |
| Sodium | 2267 mg | 99% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 121.2 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.8 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.6 g | ||
| Protein | 178.9 g | 358% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 333 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 20.1 mg | 112% | |
| Potassium | 3940 mg | 84% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
